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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.54, 6,134.91 and 2,582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.54, 6,134.91 and 2,582.54 is: 3,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.54 : 6,134.91 = 2,582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.54/6,134.91 = 2,582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.54x = 6,134.91 × 2,582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.54x = 15,843,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,650.47/4,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.94

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