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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.94, 6,254.31 and 2,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.94, 6,254.31 and 2,542.65 is: 3,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.94 : 6,254.31 = 2,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.94/6,254.31 = 2,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.94x = 6,254.31 × 2,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.94x = 15,902,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,521.32/4,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.99

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