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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.43, 6,271.31 and 2,555.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.43, 6,271.31 and 2,555.01 is: 3,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.43 : 6,271.31 = 2,555.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.43/6,271.31 = 2,555.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.43x = 6,271.31 × 2,555.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.43x = 16,023,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,246.99/4,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.91

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