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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.95, 6,833.93 and 2,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.95, 6,833.93 and 2,606.78 is: 3,910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.95 : 6,833.93 = 2,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.95/6,833.93 = 2,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.95x = 6,833.93 × 2,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.95x = 17,814,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,504.84/4,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.16

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