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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.83, 6,418.98 and 2,556.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.83, 6,418.98 and 2,556.09 is: 3,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.83 : 6,418.98 = 2,556.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.83/6,418.98 = 2,556.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.83x = 6,418.98 × 2,556.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.83x = 16,407,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407,490.59/4,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.10

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