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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.98, 6,831.81 and 2,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.98, 6,831.81 and 2,995.92 is: 4,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.98 : 6,831.81 = 2,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.98/6,831.81 = 2,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.98x = 6,831.81 × 2,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.98x = 20,467,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467,556.22/4,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.46

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