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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.97, 6,258.36 and 2,545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.97, 6,258.36 and 2,545.67 is: 3,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.97 : 6,258.36 = 2,545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.97/6,258.36 = 2,545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.97x = 6,258.36 × 2,545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.97x = 15,931,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,744.49/4,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.09

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