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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.54, 6,142.95 and 2,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.54, 6,142.95 and 2,563.40 is: 3,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.54 : 6,142.95 = 2,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.54/6,142.95 = 2,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.54x = 6,142.95 × 2,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.54x = 15,746,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,853.39/4,451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.40

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