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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.79, 6,273.44 and 2,556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.79, 6,273.44 and 2,556.79 is: 3,528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.79 : 6,273.44 = 2,556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.79/6,273.44 = 2,556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.79x = 6,273.44 × 2,556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.79x = 16,039,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,868.66/4,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.51

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