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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.62, 6,153.76 and 2,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.62, 6,153.76 and 2,571.19 is: 3,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.62 : 6,153.76 = 2,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.62/6,153.76 = 2,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.62x = 6,153.76 × 2,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.62x = 15,822,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,822,486.17/4,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.94

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