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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.71, 6,270.39 and 2,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.71, 6,270.39 and 2,499.70 is: 3,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.71 : 6,270.39 = 2,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.71/6,270.39 = 2,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.71x = 6,270.39 × 2,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.71x = 15,674,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,076.62/4,543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.62

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