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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.53, 6,160.32 and 2,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.53, 6,160.32 and 2,575.42 is: 3,554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.53 : 6,160.32 = 2,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.53/6,160.32 = 2,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.53x = 6,160.32 × 2,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.53x = 15,865,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,865,395.93/4,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.45

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