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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.76, 6,271.66 and 2,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.76, 6,271.66 and 2,555.27 is: 3,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.76 : 6,271.66 = 2,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.76/6,271.66 = 2,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.76x = 6,271.66 × 2,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.76x = 16,025,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025,784.65/4,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.21

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