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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.19, 6,008.81 and 2,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.19, 6,008.81 and 2,562.74 is: 3,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.19 : 6,008.81 = 2,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.19/6,008.81 = 2,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.19x = 6,008.81 × 2,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.19x = 15,398,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,974.88/4,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.59

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