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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.76, 6,282.57 and 2,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.76, 6,282.57 and 2,563.25 is: 3,537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.76 : 6,282.57 = 2,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.76/6,282.57 = 2,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.76x = 6,282.57 × 2,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.76x = 16,103,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,103,797.55/4,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.15

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