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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.63, 6,831.90 and 2,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.63, 6,831.90 and 2,605.44 is: 3,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.63 : 6,831.90 = 2,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.63/6,831.90 = 2,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.63x = 6,831.90 × 2,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.63x = 17,800,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,105.54/4,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.13

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