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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.76, 6,419.29 and 2,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.76, 6,419.29 and 2,555.88 is: 3,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.76 : 6,419.29 = 2,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.76/6,419.29 = 2,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.76x = 6,419.29 × 2,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.76x = 16,406,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,406,934.93/4,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.04

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