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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.63, 6,451.65 and 2,655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.63, 6,451.65 and 2,655.38 is: 3,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.63 : 6,451.65 = 2,655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.63/6,451.65 = 2,655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.63x = 6,451.65 × 2,655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.63x = 17,131,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,598.51/4,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.14

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