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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.92, 6,147.26 and 2,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.92, 6,147.26 and 2,566.76 is: 3,542.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.92 : 6,147.26 = 2,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.92/6,147.26 = 2,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.92x = 6,147.26 × 2,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.92x = 15,778,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,541.08/4,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.62

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