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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.64, 6,286.95 and 2,566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.64, 6,286.95 and 2,566.55 is: 3,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.64 : 6,286.95 = 2,566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.64/6,286.95 = 2,566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.64x = 6,286.95 × 2,566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.64x = 16,135,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,787.24/4,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.93

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