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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.83, 6,792.13 and 2,555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.83, 6,792.13 and 2,555.34 is: 3,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.83 : 6,792.13 = 2,555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.83/6,792.13 = 2,555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.83x = 6,792.13 × 2,555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.83x = 17,356,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,201.47/4,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.38

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