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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.85, 6,285.99 and 2,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.85, 6,285.99 and 2,565.22 is: 3,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.85 : 6,285.99 = 2,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.85/6,285.99 = 2,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.85x = 6,285.99 × 2,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.85x = 16,124,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124,947.27/4,554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.17

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