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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.89, 6,285.76 and 2,666.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.89, 6,285.76 and 2,666.13 is: 3,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.89 : 6,285.76 = 2,666.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.89/6,285.76 = 2,666.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.89x = 6,285.76 × 2,666.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.89x = 16,758,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,646.64/4,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.26

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