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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.70, 6,268.24 and 2,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.70, 6,268.24 and 2,552.44 is: 3,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.70 : 6,268.24 = 2,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.70/6,268.24 = 2,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.70x = 6,268.24 × 2,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.70x = 15,999,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,306.51/4,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.76

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