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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.61, 6,278.46 and 2,560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.61, 6,278.46 and 2,560.18 is: 3,533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.61 : 6,278.46 = 2,560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.61/6,278.46 = 2,560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.61x = 6,278.46 × 2,560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.61x = 16,073,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,950.33/4,549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.04

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