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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.57, 6,267.64 and 2,653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.57, 6,267.64 and 2,653.08 is: 3,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.57 : 6,267.64 = 2,653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.57/6,267.64 = 2,653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.57x = 6,267.64 × 2,653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.57x = 16,628,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628,550.33/4,542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.60

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