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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.59, 6,316.92 and 2,561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.59, 6,316.92 and 2,561.14 is: 3,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.59 : 6,316.92 = 2,561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.59/6,316.92 = 2,561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.59x = 6,316.92 × 2,561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.59x = 16,178,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178,516.49/4,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.29

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