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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.76, 6,134.88 and 2,655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.76, 6,134.88 and 2,655.25 is: 3,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.76 : 6,134.88 = 2,655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.76/6,134.88 = 2,655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.76x = 6,134.88 × 2,655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.76x = 16,289,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289,640.12/4,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.08

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