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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.79, 6,151.90 and 2,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.79, 6,151.90 and 2,569.12 is: 3,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.79 : 6,151.90 = 2,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.79/6,151.90 = 2,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.79x = 6,151.90 × 2,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.79x = 15,804,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,969.33/4,456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.27

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