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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.89, 6,015.39 and 2,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.89, 6,015.39 and 2,566.54 is: 3,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.89 : 6,015.39 = 2,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.89/6,015.39 = 2,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.89x = 6,015.39 × 2,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.89x = 15,438,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,710.33/4,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.89

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