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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.44, 6,419.10 and 2,555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.44, 6,419.10 and 2,555.57 is: 3,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.44 : 6,419.10 = 2,555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.44/6,419.10 = 2,555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.44x = 6,419.10 × 2,555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.44x = 16,404,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,404,459.39/4,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.75

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