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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.54, 6,687.81 and 2,622.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.54, 6,687.81 and 2,622.45 is: 3,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.54 : 6,687.81 = 2,622.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.54/6,687.81 = 2,622.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.54x = 6,687.81 × 2,622.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.54x = 17,538,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,447.33/4,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.68

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