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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.48, 6,253.80 and 2,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.48, 6,253.80 and 2,542 is: 3,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.48 : 6,253.80 = 2,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.48/6,253.80 = 2,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.48x = 6,253.80 × 2,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.48x = 15,897,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,159.60/4,531.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.16

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