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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.64, 6,271.63 and 2,555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.64, 6,271.63 and 2,555.18 is: 3,526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.64 : 6,271.63 = 2,555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.64/6,271.63 = 2,555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.64x = 6,271.63 × 2,555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.64x = 16,025,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,146.74/4,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.16

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