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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.67, 6,276.78 and 2,558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.67, 6,276.78 and 2,558.95 is: 3,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.67 : 6,276.78 = 2,558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.67/6,276.78 = 2,558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.67x = 6,276.78 × 2,558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.67x = 16,061,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,966.18/4,548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.13

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