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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.51, 6,147.88 and 2,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.51, 6,147.88 and 2,565.73 is: 3,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.51 : 6,147.88 = 2,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.51/6,147.88 = 2,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.51x = 6,147.88 × 2,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.51x = 15,773,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773,778.37/4,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.08

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