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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.34, 6,147.46 and 2,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.34, 6,147.46 and 2,566 is: 3,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.34 : 6,147.46 = 2,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.34/6,147.46 = 2,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.34x = 6,147.46 × 2,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.34x = 15,774,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,382.36/4,454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.35

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