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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.98, 6,286.32 and 2,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.98, 6,286.32 and 2,666.45 is: 3,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.98 : 6,286.32 = 2,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.98/6,286.32 = 2,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.98x = 6,286.32 × 2,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.98x = 16,762,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,163.50/4,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.96

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