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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.83, 6,271.86 and 2,555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.83, 6,271.86 and 2,555.83 is: 3,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.83 : 6,271.86 = 2,555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.83/6,271.86 = 2,555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.83x = 6,271.86 × 2,555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.83x = 16,029,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029,807.94/4,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.04

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