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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.93, 6,814.40 and 2,503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.93, 6,814.40 and 2,503.89 is: 3,755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.93 : 6,814.40 = 2,503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.93/6,814.40 = 2,503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.93x = 6,814.40 × 2,503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.93x = 17,062,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,495.50/4,542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.84

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