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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.84, 6,256.27 and 2,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.84, 6,256.27 and 2,544.01 is: 3,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.84 : 6,256.27 = 2,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.84/6,256.27 = 2,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.84x = 6,256.27 × 2,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.84x = 15,916,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916,000.98/4,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.49

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