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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.49, 6,151.20 and 2,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.49, 6,151.20 and 2,569.08 is: 3,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.49 : 6,151.20 = 2,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.49/6,151.20 = 2,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.49x = 6,151.20 × 2,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.49x = 15,802,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802,924.90/4,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.25

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