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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.62, 6,297.96 and 2,574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.62, 6,297.96 and 2,574.22 is: 3,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.62 : 6,297.96 = 2,574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.62/6,297.96 = 2,574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.62x = 6,297.96 × 2,574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.62x = 16,212,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,334.59/4,563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.52

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