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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.78, 6,753.69 and 2,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.78, 6,753.69 and 2,554.86 is: 3,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.78 : 6,753.69 = 2,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.78/6,753.69 = 2,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.78x = 6,753.69 × 2,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.78x = 17,254,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,732.43/4,506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.62

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