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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.77, 6,151.35 and 2,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.77, 6,151.35 and 2,569.44 is: 3,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.77 : 6,151.35 = 2,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.77/6,151.35 = 2,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.77x = 6,151.35 × 2,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.77x = 15,805,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805,557.45/4,456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.42

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