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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.75, 6,147.35 and 2,565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.75, 6,147.35 and 2,565.55 is: 3,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.75 : 6,147.35 = 2,565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.75/6,147.35 = 2,565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.75x = 6,147.35 × 2,565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.75x = 15,771,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,333.79/4,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.14

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