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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,428.58, 6,110.46 and 2,564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,428.58, 6,110.46 and 2,564.50 is: 3,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,428.58 : 6,110.46 = 2,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,428.58/6,110.46 = 2,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,428.58x = 6,110.46 × 2,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,428.58x = 15,670,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,274.67/4,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.44

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