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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.70, 6,256.41 and 2,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.70, 6,256.41 and 2,544.74 is: 3,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.70 : 6,256.41 = 2,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.70/6,256.41 = 2,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.70x = 6,256.41 × 2,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.70x = 15,920,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,936.78/4,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.69

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