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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.64, 6,255.63 and 2,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.64, 6,255.63 and 2,544.28 is: 3,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.64 : 6,255.63 = 2,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.64/6,255.63 = 2,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.64x = 6,255.63 × 2,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.64x = 15,916,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,058.66/4,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.66

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