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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.93, 6,287.28 and 2,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.93, 6,287.28 and 2,566.44 is: 3,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.93 : 6,287.28 = 2,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.93/6,287.28 = 2,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.93x = 6,287.28 × 2,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.93x = 16,135,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,926.88/4,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.74

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