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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,536.93, 6,260.97 and 2,548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,536.93, 6,260.97 and 2,548.13 is: 3,516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,536.93 : 6,260.97 = 2,548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,536.93/6,260.97 = 2,548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,536.93x = 6,260.97 × 2,548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,536.93x = 15,953,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,752.75/4,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.42

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