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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.60, 6,287.60 and 2,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.60, 6,287.60 and 2,667.60 is: 3,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.60 : 6,287.60 = 2,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.60/6,287.60 = 2,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.60x = 6,287.60 × 2,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.60x = 16,772,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772,801.76/4,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.80

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