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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.48, 6,257.52 and 2,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.48, 6,257.52 and 2,545 is: 3,512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.48 : 6,257.52 = 2,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.48/6,257.52 = 2,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.48x = 6,257.52 × 2,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.48x = 15,925,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,388.40/4,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.06

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