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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.28, 6,143.23 and 2,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.28, 6,143.23 and 2,562.94 is: 3,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.28 : 6,143.23 = 2,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.28/6,143.23 = 2,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.28x = 6,143.23 × 2,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.28x = 15,744,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,729.90/4,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.12

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