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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.74, 6,133.73 and 2,556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.74, 6,133.73 and 2,556.70 is: 3,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.74 : 6,133.73 = 2,556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.74/6,133.73 = 2,556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.74x = 6,133.73 × 2,556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.74x = 15,682,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,079.37/4,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.23

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