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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.91, 6,155.33 and 2,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.91, 6,155.33 and 2,571.13 is: 3,548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.91 : 6,155.33 = 2,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.91/6,155.33 = 2,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.91x = 6,155.33 × 2,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.91x = 15,826,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826,153.62/4,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.54

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