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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.08, 6,143.33 and 2,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.08, 6,143.33 and 2,563.56 is: 3,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.08 : 6,143.33 = 2,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.08/6,143.33 = 2,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.08x = 6,143.33 × 2,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.08x = 15,748,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748,782.24/4,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.40

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