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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.58, 6,141.26 and 2,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.58, 6,141.26 and 2,562.06 is: 3,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.58 : 6,141.26 = 2,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.58/6,141.26 = 2,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.58x = 6,141.26 × 2,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.58x = 15,734,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734,263.79/4,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.33

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