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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.48, 6,271.22 and 2,555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.48, 6,271.22 and 2,555.15 is: 3,526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.48 : 6,271.22 = 2,555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.48/6,271.22 = 2,555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.48x = 6,271.22 × 2,555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.48x = 16,023,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,863.65/4,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.01

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