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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.45, 6,282.34 and 2,984.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.45, 6,282.34 and 2,984.41 is: 4,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.45 : 6,282.34 = 2,984.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.45/6,282.34 = 2,984.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.45x = 6,282.34 × 2,984.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.45x = 18,749,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749,078.32/4,555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.75

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