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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.83, 6,257.57 and 2,544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.83, 6,257.57 and 2,544.93 is: 3,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.83 : 6,257.57 = 2,544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.83/6,257.57 = 2,544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.83x = 6,257.57 × 2,544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.83x = 15,925,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,064.90/4,534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.72

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