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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.91, 6,257.25 and 2,544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.91, 6,257.25 and 2,544.35 is: 3,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.91 : 6,257.25 = 2,544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.91/6,257.25 = 2,544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.91x = 6,257.25 × 2,544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.91x = 15,920,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,602.75/4,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.45

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