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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.98, 6,154.96 and 2,571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.98, 6,154.96 and 2,571.82 is: 3,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.98 : 6,154.96 = 2,571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.98/6,154.96 = 2,571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.98x = 6,154.96 × 2,571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.98x = 15,829,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829,449.23/4,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.22

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