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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.54, 6,267.96 and 2,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.54, 6,267.96 and 2,552.22 is: 3,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.54 : 6,267.96 = 2,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.54/6,267.96 = 2,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.54x = 6,267.96 × 2,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.54x = 15,997,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997,212.87/4,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.42

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