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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.26, 6,287.91 and 2,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.26, 6,287.91 and 2,545.54 is: 3,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.26 : 6,287.91 = 2,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.26/6,287.91 = 2,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.26x = 6,287.91 × 2,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.26x = 16,006,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,126.42/4,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.32

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