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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.38, 6,756.48 and 2,555.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.38, 6,756.48 and 2,555.46 is: 3,830.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.38 : 6,756.48 = 2,555.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.38/6,756.48 = 2,555.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.38x = 6,756.48 × 2,555.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.38x = 17,265,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,914.38/4,507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.59

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