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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.52, 6,153.28 and 2,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.52, 6,153.28 and 2,595.52 is: 3,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.52 : 6,153.28 = 2,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.52/6,153.28 = 2,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.52x = 6,153.28 × 2,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.52x = 15,970,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,961.31/4,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.12

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