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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.76, 6,281.19 and 2,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.76, 6,281.19 and 2,562.25 is: 3,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.76 : 6,281.19 = 2,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.76/6,281.19 = 2,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.76x = 6,281.19 × 2,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.76x = 16,093,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,979.08/4,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.77

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