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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.28, 6,144.29 and 2,564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.28, 6,144.29 and 2,564.47 is: 3,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.28 : 6,144.29 = 2,564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.28/6,144.29 = 2,564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.28x = 6,144.29 × 2,564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.28x = 15,756,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,851.85/4,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.05

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