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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.59, 6,284.57 and 2,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.59, 6,284.57 and 2,666.02 is: 3,677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.59 : 6,284.57 = 2,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.59/6,284.57 = 2,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.59x = 6,284.57 × 2,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.59x = 16,754,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754,747.89/4,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.84

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