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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.29, 6,269.99 and 2,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.29, 6,269.99 and 2,554.29 is: 3,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.29 : 6,269.99 = 2,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.29/6,269.99 = 2,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.29x = 6,269.99 × 2,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.29x = 16,015,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,359.99/4,543.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.06

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