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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.72, 6,284.08 and 2,564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.72, 6,284.08 and 2,564.28 is: 3,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.72 : 6,284.08 = 2,564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.72/6,284.08 = 2,564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.72x = 6,284.08 × 2,564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.72x = 16,114,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114,140.66/4,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.68

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