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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.42, 6,147.32 and 2,566.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.42, 6,147.32 and 2,566.31 is: 3,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.42 : 6,147.32 = 2,566.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.42/6,147.32 = 2,566.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.42x = 6,147.32 × 2,566.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.42x = 15,775,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,909.73/4,454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.63

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