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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.28, 6,284.40 and 2,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.28, 6,284.40 and 2,665.08 is: 3,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.28 : 6,284.40 = 2,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.28/6,284.40 = 2,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.28x = 6,284.40 × 2,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.28x = 16,748,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748,428.75/4,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.32

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