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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.62, 6,833.40 and 2,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.62, 6,833.40 and 2,606.44 is: 3,909.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.62 : 6,833.40 = 2,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.62/6,833.40 = 2,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.62x = 6,833.40 × 2,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.62x = 17,810,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,810,847.10/4,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.64

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