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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.72, 6,289.60 and 2,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.72, 6,289.60 and 2,568.28 is: 3,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.72 : 6,289.60 = 2,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.72/6,289.60 = 2,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.72x = 6,289.60 × 2,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.72x = 16,153,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153,453.89/4,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.20

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