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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.89, 6,256.88 and 2,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.89, 6,256.88 and 2,544.60 is: 3,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.89 : 6,256.88 = 2,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.89/6,256.88 = 2,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.89x = 6,256.88 × 2,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.89x = 15,921,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,244.13/4,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.61

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