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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.84, 6,256.81 and 2,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.84, 6,256.81 and 2,544.55 is: 3,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.84 : 6,256.81 = 2,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.84/6,256.81 = 2,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.84x = 6,256.81 × 2,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.84x = 15,920,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,753.42/4,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.54

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