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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.68, 6,419.36 and 2,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.68, 6,419.36 and 2,555.82 is: 3,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.68 : 6,419.36 = 2,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.68/6,419.36 = 2,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.68x = 6,419.36 × 2,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.68x = 16,406,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,728.68/4,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.05

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