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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.51, 6,256.09 and 2,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.51, 6,256.09 and 2,544.09 is: 3,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.51 : 6,256.09 = 2,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.51/6,256.09 = 2,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.51x = 6,256.09 × 2,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.51x = 15,916,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,065.29/4,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.76

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