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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.78, 6,268.80 and 2,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.78, 6,268.80 and 2,553.42 is: 3,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.78 : 6,268.80 = 2,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.78/6,268.80 = 2,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.78x = 6,268.80 × 2,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.78x = 16,006,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,879.30/4,542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.59

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