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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.05, 6,281.46 and 2,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.05, 6,281.46 and 2,562.24 is: 3,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.05 : 6,281.46 = 2,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.05/6,281.46 = 2,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.05x = 6,281.46 × 2,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.05x = 16,094,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094,631.63/4,552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.69

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