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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.54, 6,256.91 and 2,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.54, 6,256.91 and 2,544.21 is: 3,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.54 : 6,256.91 = 2,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.54/6,256.91 = 2,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.54x = 6,256.91 × 2,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.54x = 15,918,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,918,892.99/4,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.36

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