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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.54, 6,144.33 and 2,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.54, 6,144.33 and 2,564.40 is: 3,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.54 : 6,144.33 = 2,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.54/6,144.33 = 2,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.54x = 6,144.33 × 2,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.54x = 15,756,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,519.85/4,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.77

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