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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.49, 6,143.51 and 2,563.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.49, 6,143.51 and 2,563.17 is: 3,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.49 : 6,143.51 = 2,563.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.49/6,143.51 = 2,563.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.49x = 6,143.51 × 2,563.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.49x = 15,746,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,860.53/4,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.44

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