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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.58, 6,283.98 and 2,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.58, 6,283.98 and 2,563.74 is: 3,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.58 : 6,283.98 = 2,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.58/6,283.98 = 2,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.58x = 6,283.98 × 2,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.58x = 16,110,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110,490.89/4,553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.98

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