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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.54, 6,833.31 and 1,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.54, 6,833.31 and 1,782.30 is: 2,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.54 : 6,833.31 = 1,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.54/6,833.31 = 1,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.54x = 6,833.31 × 1,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.54x = 12,178,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,999.50/4,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.45

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