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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.35, 6,275.48 and 2,558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.35, 6,275.48 and 2,558.79 is: 3,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.35 : 6,275.48 = 2,558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.35/6,275.48 = 2,558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.35x = 6,275.48 × 2,558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.35x = 16,057,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057,622.68/4,548.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.43

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