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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.64, 6,253.77 and 2,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.64, 6,253.77 and 2,542.34 is: 3,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.64 : 6,253.77 = 2,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.64/6,253.77 = 2,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.64x = 6,253.77 × 2,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.64x = 15,899,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,225.26/4,531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.50

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