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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.72, 6,235.14 and 2,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.72, 6,235.14 and 2,655.40 is: 3,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.72 : 6,235.14 = 2,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.72/6,235.14 = 2,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.72x = 6,235.14 × 2,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.72x = 16,556,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,790.76/4,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.23

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