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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.94, 6,545.94 and 2,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.94, 6,545.94 and 2,855.44 is: 3,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.94 : 6,545.94 = 2,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.94/6,545.94 = 2,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.94x = 6,545.94 × 2,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.94x = 18,691,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691,577.57/4,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.27

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