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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.78, 6,148.06 and 2,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.78, 6,148.06 and 2,566.44 is: 3,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.78 : 6,148.06 = 2,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.78/6,148.06 = 2,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.78x = 6,148.06 × 2,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.78x = 15,778,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,620.69/4,454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.95

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