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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.28, 6,158.81 and 2,575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.28, 6,158.81 and 2,575.09 is: 3,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.28 : 6,158.81 = 2,575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.28/6,158.81 = 2,575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.28x = 6,158.81 × 2,575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.28x = 15,859,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,859,481.08/4,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.12

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