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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.98, 6,148.32 and 2,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.98, 6,148.32 and 2,566.62 is: 3,542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.98 : 6,148.32 = 2,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.98/6,148.32 = 2,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.98x = 6,148.32 × 2,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.98x = 15,780,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,401.08/4,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.19

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