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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,455.38, 6,148.34 and 2,566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,455.38, 6,148.34 and 2,566.95 is: 3,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,455.38 : 6,148.34 = 2,566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,455.38/6,148.34 = 2,566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,455.38x = 6,148.34 × 2,566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,455.38x = 15,782,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,468.53/4,455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.34

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