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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.59, 6,740.43 and 2,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.59, 6,740.43 and 2,155.53 is: 3,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.59 : 6,740.43 = 2,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.59/6,740.43 = 2,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.59x = 6,740.43 × 2,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.59x = 14,529,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,199.08/4,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.88

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