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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.52, 6,286.56 and 2,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.52, 6,286.56 and 2,566.52 is: 3,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.52 : 6,286.56 = 2,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.52/6,286.56 = 2,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.52x = 6,286.56 × 2,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.52x = 16,134,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,581.97/4,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.77

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