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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,446.57, 6,665.05 and 2,255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,446.57, 6,665.05 and 2,255.47 is: 3,380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,446.57 : 6,665.05 = 2,255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,446.57/6,665.05 = 2,255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,446.57x = 6,665.05 × 2,255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,446.57x = 15,032,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,820.32/4,446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.77

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