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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.64, 6,154.58 and 2,571.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.64, 6,154.58 and 2,571.71 is: 3,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.64 : 6,154.58 = 2,571.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.64/6,154.58 = 2,571.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.64x = 6,154.58 × 2,571.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.64x = 15,827,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,770.59/4,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.12

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