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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,523.67, 6,243.03 and 2,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,523.67, 6,243.03 and 2,534.67 is: 3,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,523.67 : 6,243.03 = 2,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,523.67/6,243.03 = 2,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,523.67x = 6,243.03 × 2,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,523.67x = 15,824,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824,020.85/4,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.05

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