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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.54, 6,245.71 and 2,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.54, 6,245.71 and 2,611.43 is: 3,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.54 : 6,245.71 = 2,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.54/6,245.71 = 2,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.54x = 6,245.71 × 2,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.54x = 16,310,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310,234.47/4,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.04

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