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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.29, 6,282.72 and 2,562.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.29, 6,282.72 and 2,562.93 is: 3,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.29 : 6,282.72 = 2,562.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.29/6,282.72 = 2,562.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.29x = 6,282.72 × 2,562.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.29x = 16,102,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,171.57/4,552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.16

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