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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.62, 6,271.45 and 2,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.62, 6,271.45 and 2,555.12 is: 3,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.62 : 6,271.45 = 2,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.62/6,271.45 = 2,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.62x = 6,271.45 × 2,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.62x = 16,024,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,316.61/4,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.00

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