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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.76, 6,256.86 and 2,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.76, 6,256.86 and 2,544.44 is: 3,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.76 : 6,256.86 = 2,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.76/6,256.86 = 2,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.76x = 6,256.86 × 2,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.76x = 15,920,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,204.86/4,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.48

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