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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.16, 6,260.54 and 2,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.16, 6,260.54 and 2,855.64 is: 3,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.16 : 6,260.54 = 2,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.16/6,260.54 = 2,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.16x = 6,260.54 × 2,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.16x = 17,877,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,848.45/4,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.32

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