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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.62, 6,147.37 and 2,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.62, 6,147.37 and 2,565.52 is: 3,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.62 : 6,147.37 = 2,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.62/6,147.37 = 2,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.62x = 6,147.37 × 2,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.62x = 15,771,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,200.68/4,454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.41

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