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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.61, 6,271.44 and 2,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.61, 6,271.44 and 2,555.13 is: 3,526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.61 : 6,271.44 = 2,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.61/6,271.44 = 2,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.61x = 6,271.44 × 2,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.61x = 16,024,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,344.49/4,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.01

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