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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.80, 6,285.72 and 2,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.80, 6,285.72 and 2,667.74 is: 3,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.80 : 6,285.72 = 2,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.80/6,285.72 = 2,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.80x = 6,285.72 × 2,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.80x = 16,768,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768,667.21/4,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.54

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