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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.16, 6,673.92 and 2,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.16, 6,673.92 and 2,255.40 is: 3,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.16 : 6,673.92 = 2,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.16/6,673.92 = 2,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.16x = 6,673.92 × 2,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.16x = 15,052,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,359.17/4,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.24

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