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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.91, 6,256.47 and 2,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.91, 6,256.47 and 2,544.76 is: 3,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.91 : 6,256.47 = 2,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.91/6,256.47 = 2,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.91x = 6,256.47 × 2,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.91x = 15,921,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,192.89/4,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.58

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