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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.60, 6,281.07 and 2,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.60, 6,281.07 and 2,562.26 is: 3,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.60 : 6,281.07 = 2,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.60/6,281.07 = 2,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.60x = 6,281.07 × 2,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.60x = 16,093,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,734.42/4,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.84

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