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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.38, 6,243.77 and 2,534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.38, 6,243.77 and 2,534.89 is: 3,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.38 : 6,243.77 = 2,534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.38/6,243.77 = 2,534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.38x = 6,243.77 × 2,534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.38x = 15,827,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,264.62/4,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.22

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