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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.57, 6,283.90 and 2,564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.57, 6,283.90 and 2,564.13 is: 3,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.57 : 6,283.90 = 2,564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.57/6,283.90 = 2,564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.57x = 6,283.90 × 2,564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.57x = 16,112,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,736.51/4,553.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.48

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