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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.81, 6,533.36 and 2,502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.81, 6,533.36 and 2,502.61 is: 3,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.81 : 6,533.36 = 2,502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.81/6,533.36 = 2,502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.81x = 6,533.36 × 2,502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.81x = 16,350,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350,432.61/4,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.57

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