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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.57, 6,268.08 and 2,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.57, 6,268.08 and 2,654.27 is: 3,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.57 : 6,268.08 = 2,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.57/6,268.08 = 2,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.57x = 6,268.08 × 2,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.57x = 16,637,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,637,178.82/4,541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.31

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