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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.62, 6,546.96 and 2,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.62, 6,546.96 and 2,055.58 is: 3,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.62 : 6,546.96 = 2,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.62/6,546.96 = 2,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.62x = 6,546.96 × 2,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.62x = 13,457,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,457,800.04/4,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.38

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