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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.89, 6,256.87 and 2,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.89, 6,256.87 and 2,544.59 is: 3,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.89 : 6,256.87 = 2,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.89/6,256.87 = 2,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.89x = 6,256.87 × 2,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.89x = 15,921,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,168.83/4,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.59

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