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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.42, 6,674.26 and 2,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.42, 6,674.26 and 2,255.66 is: 3,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.42 : 6,674.26 = 2,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.42/6,674.26 = 2,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.42x = 6,674.26 × 2,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.42x = 15,054,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,861.31/4,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.60

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