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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.74, 6,255.78 and 2,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.74, 6,255.78 and 2,544.02 is: 3,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.74 : 6,255.78 = 2,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.74/6,255.78 = 2,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.74x = 6,255.78 × 2,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.74x = 15,914,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914,829.44/4,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.31

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