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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.48, 6,268.46 and 2,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.48, 6,268.46 and 2,553.14 is: 3,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.48 : 6,268.46 = 2,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.48/6,268.46 = 2,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.48x = 6,268.46 × 2,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.48x = 16,004,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,258.87/4,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.24

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