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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.44, 6,955.47 and 2,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.44, 6,955.47 and 2,555.55 is: 3,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.44 : 6,955.47 = 2,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.44/6,955.47 = 2,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.44x = 6,955.47 × 2,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.44x = 17,775,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,051.36/4,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.77

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