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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,523.67, 6,242.81 and 2,533.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,523.67, 6,242.81 and 2,533.77 is: 3,496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,523.67 : 6,242.81 = 2,533.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,523.67/6,242.81 = 2,533.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,523.67x = 6,242.81 × 2,533.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,523.67x = 15,817,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,817,832.02/4,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.68

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