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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,402.62, 6,604.94 and 2,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,402.62, 6,604.94 and 2,555.28 is: 3,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,402.62 : 6,604.94 = 2,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,402.62/6,604.94 = 2,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,402.62x = 6,604.94 × 2,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,402.62x = 16,877,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,877,477.47/4,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.51

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