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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.62, 6,283.88 and 2,564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.62, 6,283.88 and 2,564.06 is: 3,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.62 : 6,283.88 = 2,564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.62/6,283.88 = 2,564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.62x = 6,283.88 × 2,564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.62x = 16,112,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,210.73/4,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.33

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