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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.74, 6,271.20 and 2,655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.74, 6,271.20 and 2,655.82 is: 3,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.74 : 6,271.20 = 2,655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.74/6,271.20 = 2,655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.74x = 6,271.20 × 2,655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.74x = 16,655,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655,178.38/4,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.72

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