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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.88, 6,322.94 and 2,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.88, 6,322.94 and 2,565.28 is: 3,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.88 : 6,322.94 = 2,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.88/6,322.94 = 2,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.88x = 6,322.94 × 2,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.88x = 16,220,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,111.52/4,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.06

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