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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.37, 6,145.34 and 2,564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.37, 6,145.34 and 2,564.51 is: 3,538.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.37 : 6,145.34 = 2,564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.37/6,145.34 = 2,564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.37x = 6,145.34 × 2,564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.37x = 15,759,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,742.33/4,453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.84

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