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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.54, 6,278.28 and 2,560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.54, 6,278.28 and 2,560.03 is: 3,532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.54 : 6,278.28 = 2,560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.54/6,278.28 = 2,560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.54x = 6,278.28 × 2,560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.54x = 16,072,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,585.15/4,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.79

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