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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.84, 6,268.04 and 2,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.84, 6,268.04 and 2,525.54 is: 3,485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.84 : 6,268.04 = 2,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.84/6,268.04 = 2,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.84x = 6,268.04 × 2,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.84x = 15,830,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,141.77/4,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.41

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