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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.97, 6,297.56 and 2,574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.97, 6,297.56 and 2,574.48 is: 3,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.97 : 6,297.56 = 2,574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.97/6,297.56 = 2,574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.97x = 6,297.56 × 2,574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.97x = 16,212,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,962.67/4,563.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.38

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