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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.46, 6,018.72 and 2,569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.46, 6,018.72 and 2,569.13 is: 3,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.46 : 6,018.72 = 2,569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.46/6,018.72 = 2,569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.46x = 6,018.72 × 2,569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.46x = 15,462,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,844.02/4,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.34

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