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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.70, 6,285.62 and 2,565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.70, 6,285.62 and 2,565.15 is: 3,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.70 : 6,285.62 = 2,565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.70/6,285.62 = 2,565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.70x = 6,285.62 × 2,565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.70x = 16,123,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123,558.14/4,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.98

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