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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.34, 6,012.78 and 2,564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.34, 6,012.78 and 2,564.54 is: 3,538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.34 : 6,012.78 = 2,564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.34/6,012.78 = 2,564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.34x = 6,012.78 × 2,564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.34x = 15,420,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,014.82/4,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.86

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