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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.97, 6,144.18 and 2,563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.97, 6,144.18 and 2,563.62 is: 3,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.97 : 6,144.18 = 2,563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.97/6,144.18 = 2,563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.97x = 6,144.18 × 2,563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.97x = 15,751,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,342.73/4,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.06

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