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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.73, 6,278.99 and 2,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.73, 6,278.99 and 2,560.16 is: 3,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.73 : 6,278.99 = 2,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.73/6,278.99 = 2,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.73x = 6,278.99 × 2,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.73x = 16,075,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075,219.04/4,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.22

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