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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.59, 6,134.25 and 2,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.59, 6,134.25 and 2,557.27 is: 3,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.59 : 6,134.25 = 2,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.59/6,134.25 = 2,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.59x = 6,134.25 × 2,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.59x = 15,686,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686,933.50/4,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.65

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