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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.61, 6,419.39 and 2,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.61, 6,419.39 and 2,555.73 is: 3,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.61 : 6,419.39 = 2,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.61/6,419.39 = 2,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.61x = 6,419.39 × 2,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.61x = 16,406,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,214.83/4,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.00

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