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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.41, 6,419.34 and 2,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.41, 6,419.34 and 2,555.94 is: 3,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.41 : 6,419.34 = 2,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.41/6,419.34 = 2,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.41x = 6,419.34 × 2,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.41x = 16,407,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407,447.88/4,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.41

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