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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.91, 6,419.68 and 2,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.91, 6,419.68 and 2,556.03 is: 3,527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.91 : 6,419.68 = 2,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.91/6,419.68 = 2,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.91x = 6,419.68 × 2,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.91x = 16,408,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,408,894.67/4,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.35

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