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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.80, 6,287.19 and 2,666.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.80, 6,287.19 and 2,666.99 is: 3,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.80 : 6,287.19 = 2,666.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.80/6,287.19 = 2,666.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.80x = 6,287.19 × 2,666.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.80x = 16,767,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,874.55/4,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.36

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