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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.34, 6,256.96 and 2,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.34, 6,256.96 and 2,544.51 is: 3,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.34 : 6,256.96 = 2,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.34/6,256.96 = 2,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.34x = 6,256.96 × 2,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.34x = 15,920,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,897.29/4,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.18

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