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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.51, 6,268.89 and 2,553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.51, 6,268.89 and 2,553.69 is: 3,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.51 : 6,268.89 = 2,553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.51/6,268.89 = 2,553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.51x = 6,268.89 × 2,553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.51x = 16,008,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008,801.70/4,542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.22

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