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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.29, 6,754.44 and 2,555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.29, 6,754.44 and 2,555.37 is: 3,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.29 : 6,754.44 = 2,555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.29/6,754.44 = 2,555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.29x = 6,754.44 × 2,555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.29x = 17,260,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,093.34/4,507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.37

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