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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.91, 6,419.60 and 2,555.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.91, 6,419.60 and 2,555.99 is: 3,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.91 : 6,419.60 = 2,555.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.91/6,419.60 = 2,555.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.91x = 6,419.60 × 2,555.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.91x = 16,408,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,408,401.31/4,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.24

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