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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.54, 6,283.82 and 2,564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.54, 6,283.82 and 2,564.29 is: 3,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.54 : 6,283.82 = 2,564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.54/6,283.82 = 2,564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.54x = 6,283.82 × 2,564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.54x = 16,113,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,492.55/4,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.68

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