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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.57, 6,285.91 and 2,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.57, 6,285.91 and 2,565.52 is: 3,540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.57 : 6,285.91 = 2,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.57/6,285.91 = 2,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.57x = 6,285.91 × 2,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.57x = 16,126,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,627.82/4,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.76

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