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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.75, 6,253.91 and 2,542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.75, 6,253.91 and 2,542.45 is: 3,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.75 : 6,253.91 = 2,542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.75/6,253.91 = 2,542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.75x = 6,253.91 × 2,542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.75x = 15,900,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,900,209.50/4,531.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.63

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