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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.88, 6,253.96 and 2,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.88, 6,253.96 and 2,542.40 is: 3,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.88 : 6,253.96 = 2,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.88/6,253.96 = 2,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.88x = 6,253.96 × 2,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.88x = 15,900,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,900,040.91/4,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.48

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