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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.35, 6,287.95 and 2,667.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.35, 6,287.95 and 2,667.54 is: 3,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.35 : 6,287.95 = 2,667.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.35/6,287.95 = 2,667.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.35x = 6,287.95 × 2,667.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.35x = 16,773,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,326.70/4,555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.12

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