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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.63, 6,284.79 and 2,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.63, 6,284.79 and 2,565.27 is: 3,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.63 : 6,284.79 = 2,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.63/6,284.79 = 2,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.63x = 6,284.79 × 2,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.63x = 16,122,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,183.24/4,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.74

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