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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.73, 6,268.22 and 2,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.73, 6,268.22 and 2,552.43 is: 3,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.73 : 6,268.22 = 2,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.73/6,268.22 = 2,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.73x = 6,268.22 × 2,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.73x = 15,999,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,180.01/4,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.71

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