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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.38, 6,826.76 and 2,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.38, 6,826.76 and 2,603.46 is: 3,901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.38 : 6,826.76 = 2,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.38/6,826.76 = 2,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.38x = 6,826.76 × 2,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.38x = 17,773,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773,196.59/4,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.58

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