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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.37, 6,152.46 and 2,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.37, 6,152.46 and 2,569.84 is: 3,546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.37 : 6,152.46 = 2,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.37/6,152.46 = 2,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.37x = 6,152.46 × 2,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.37x = 15,810,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,837.81/4,458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.33

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