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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.98, 6,679.35 and 1,855.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.98, 6,679.35 and 1,855.50 is: 2,782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.98 : 6,679.35 = 1,855.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.98/6,679.35 = 1,855.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.98x = 6,679.35 × 1,855.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.98x = 12,393,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,533.93/4,453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.58

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