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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.53, 6,143.57 and 2,563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.53, 6,143.57 and 2,563.19 is: 3,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.53 : 6,143.57 = 2,563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.53/6,143.57 = 2,563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.53x = 6,143.57 × 2,563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.53x = 15,747,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747,137.19/4,451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.47

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