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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.76, 6,289.73 and 2,568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.76, 6,289.73 and 2,568.35 is: 3,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.76 : 6,289.73 = 2,568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.76/6,289.73 = 2,568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.76x = 6,289.73 × 2,568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.76x = 16,154,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154,240.56/4,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.34

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