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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.57, 6,269.46 and 2,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.57, 6,269.46 and 2,655.27 is: 3,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.57 : 6,269.46 = 2,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.57/6,269.46 = 2,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.57x = 6,269.46 × 2,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.57x = 16,647,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647,109.05/4,542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.69

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