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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,134.46, 5,705.91 and 2,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,134.46, 5,705.91 and 2,562.25 is: 3,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,134.46 : 5,705.91 = 2,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,134.46/5,705.91 = 2,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,134.46x = 5,705.91 × 2,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,134.46x = 14,619,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,619,967.90/4,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.13

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