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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.58, 6,257.22 and 2,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.58, 6,257.22 and 2,544.68 is: 3,511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.58 : 6,257.22 = 2,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.58/6,257.22 = 2,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.58x = 6,257.22 × 2,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.58x = 15,922,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,622.59/4,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.38

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