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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.34, 6,151.12 and 2,569.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.34, 6,151.12 and 2,569.67 is: 3,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.34 : 6,151.12 = 2,569.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.34/6,151.12 = 2,569.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.34x = 6,151.12 × 2,569.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.34x = 15,806,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,311.35/4,458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.34

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