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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.37, 6,836.77 and 2,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.37, 6,836.77 and 2,364.73 is: 3,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.37 : 6,836.77 = 2,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.37/6,836.77 = 2,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.37x = 6,836.77 × 2,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.37x = 16,167,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167,100.99/4,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.02

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