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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.82, 6,545.73 and 2,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.82, 6,545.73 and 2,055.50 is: 3,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.82 : 6,545.73 = 2,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.82/6,545.73 = 2,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.82x = 6,545.73 × 2,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.82x = 13,454,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454,748.02/4,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.25

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