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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.84, 6,268.95 and 2,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.84, 6,268.95 and 2,553.33 is: 3,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.84 : 6,268.95 = 2,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.84/6,268.95 = 2,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.84x = 6,268.95 × 2,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.84x = 16,006,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,698.10/4,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.50

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