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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.28, 6,410.91 and 2,655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.28, 6,410.91 and 2,655.44 is: 3,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.28 : 6,410.91 = 2,655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.28/6,410.91 = 2,655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.28x = 6,410.91 × 2,655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.28x = 17,023,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,754.80/4,645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.75

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