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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.48, 6,281.09 and 2,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.48, 6,281.09 and 2,562.02 is: 3,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.48 : 6,281.09 = 2,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.48/6,281.09 = 2,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.48x = 6,281.09 × 2,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.48x = 16,092,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092,233.99/4,551.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.60

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