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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.93, 6,255.20 and 2,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.93, 6,255.20 and 2,855.44 is: 3,939.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.93 : 6,255.20 = 2,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.93/6,255.20 = 2,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.93x = 6,255.20 × 2,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.93x = 17,861,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,363.25/4,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.49

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