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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.73, 6,271.80 and 2,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.73, 6,271.80 and 2,555.28 is: 3,526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.73 : 6,271.80 = 2,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.73/6,271.80 = 2,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.73x = 6,271.80 × 2,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.73x = 16,026,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,205.10/4,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.33

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