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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.54, 6,268.40 and 2,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.54, 6,268.40 and 2,553.40 is: 3,523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.54 : 6,268.40 = 2,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.54/6,268.40 = 2,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.54x = 6,268.40 × 2,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.54x = 16,005,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,704.12/4,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.51

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