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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.88, 6,283.56 and 2,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.88, 6,283.56 and 2,564.52 is: 3,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.88 : 6,283.56 = 2,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.88/6,283.56 = 2,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.88x = 6,283.56 × 2,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.88x = 16,114,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114,315.29/4,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.59

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