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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.28, 6,159.60 and 2,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.28, 6,159.60 and 2,575.44 is: 3,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.28 : 6,159.60 = 2,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.28/6,159.60 = 2,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.28x = 6,159.60 × 2,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.28x = 15,863,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,680.22/4,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.27

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