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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.52, 6,144.93 and 2,565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.52, 6,144.93 and 2,565.07 is: 3,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.52 : 6,144.93 = 2,565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.52/6,144.93 = 2,565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.52x = 6,144.93 × 2,565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.52x = 15,762,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,160.23/4,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.26

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