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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.57, 6,256.33 and 2,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.57, 6,256.33 and 2,544.08 is: 3,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.57 : 6,256.33 = 2,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.57/6,256.33 = 2,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.57x = 6,256.33 × 2,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.57x = 15,916,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,604.03/4,533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.83

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