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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.48, 6,281.05 and 2,562.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.48, 6,281.05 and 2,562.05 is: 3,535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.48 : 6,281.05 = 2,562.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.48/6,281.05 = 2,562.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.48x = 6,281.05 × 2,562.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.48x = 16,092,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,373.45/4,551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.64

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