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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.84, 6,011.19 and 2,563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.84, 6,011.19 and 2,563.46 is: 3,537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.84 : 6,011.19 = 2,563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.84/6,011.19 = 2,563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.84x = 6,011.19 × 2,563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.84x = 15,409,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,409,415.06/4,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.65

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