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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.80, 6,285.60 and 2,565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.80, 6,285.60 and 2,565.99 is: 3,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.80 : 6,285.60 = 2,565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.80/6,285.60 = 2,565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.80x = 6,285.60 × 2,565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.80x = 16,128,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,786.74/4,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.05

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