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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.55, 6,409.58 and 2,655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.55, 6,409.58 and 2,655.29 is: 3,664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.55 : 6,409.58 = 2,655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.55/6,409.58 = 2,655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.55x = 6,409.58 × 2,655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.55x = 17,019,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,261.63/4,644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.35

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