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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.49, 6,144.89 and 2,564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.49, 6,144.89 and 2,564.17 is: 3,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.49 : 6,144.89 = 2,564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.49/6,144.89 = 2,564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.49x = 6,144.89 × 2,564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.49x = 15,756,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,542.59/4,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.82

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