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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.50, 6,014.11 and 2,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.50, 6,014.11 and 2,564.92 is: 3,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.50 : 6,014.11 = 2,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.50/6,014.11 = 2,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.50x = 6,014.11 × 2,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.50x = 15,425,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,674.54/4,358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.21

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