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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.14, 6,299.26 and 2,548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.14, 6,299.26 and 2,548.31 is: 3,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.14 : 6,299.26 = 2,548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.14/6,299.26 = 2,548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.14x = 6,299.26 × 2,548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.14x = 16,052,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,429.38/4,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.31

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