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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.84, 6,289.86 and 2,568.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.84, 6,289.86 and 2,568.39 is: 3,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.84 : 6,289.86 = 2,568.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.84/6,289.86 = 2,568.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.84x = 6,289.86 × 2,568.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.84x = 16,154,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154,813.53/4,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.40

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