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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.69, 6,270.26 and 2,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.69, 6,270.26 and 2,554.26 is: 3,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.69 : 6,270.26 = 2,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.69/6,270.26 = 2,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.69x = 6,270.26 × 2,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.69x = 16,015,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,861.54/4,543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.86

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