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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.57, 6,257.62 and 2,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.57, 6,257.62 and 2,544.97 is: 3,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.57 : 6,257.62 = 2,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.57/6,257.62 = 2,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.57x = 6,257.62 × 2,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.57x = 15,925,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,455.17/4,534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.01

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