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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.13, 6,671.88 and 2,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.13, 6,671.88 and 2,255.43 is: 3,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.13 : 6,671.88 = 2,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.13/6,671.88 = 2,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.13x = 6,671.88 × 2,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.13x = 15,047,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,958.31/4,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.27

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