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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.86, 6,257.64 and 2,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.86, 6,257.64 and 2,544.96 is: 3,511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.86 : 6,257.64 = 2,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.86/6,257.64 = 2,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.86x = 6,257.64 × 2,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.86x = 15,925,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,443.49/4,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.78

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