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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.55, 6,668.46 and 1,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.55, 6,668.46 and 1,523.81 is: 2,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.55 : 6,668.46 = 1,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.55/6,668.46 = 1,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.55x = 6,668.46 × 1,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.55x = 10,161,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161,482.70/4,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.77

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