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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.85, 6,550.23 and 2,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.85, 6,550.23 and 2,255.36 is: 3,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.85 : 6,550.23 = 2,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.85/6,550.23 = 2,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.85x = 6,550.23 × 2,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.85x = 14,773,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773,102.44/4,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.46

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