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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.79, 6,283.40 and 2,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.79, 6,283.40 and 2,563.71 is: 3,538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.79 : 6,283.40 = 2,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.79/6,283.40 = 2,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.79x = 6,283.40 × 2,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.79x = 16,108,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,802.60/4,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.23

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