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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.92, 6,824.96 and 2,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.92, 6,824.96 and 2,366.08 is: 3,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.92 : 6,824.96 = 2,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.92/6,824.96 = 2,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.92x = 6,824.96 × 2,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.92x = 16,148,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,401.36/4,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.49

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