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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.76, 6,253.64 and 2,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.76, 6,253.64 and 2,542.48 is: 3,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.76 : 6,253.64 = 2,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.76/6,253.64 = 2,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.76x = 6,253.64 × 2,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.76x = 15,899,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,754.63/4,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.52

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