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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.74, 6,269.82 and 2,654.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.74, 6,269.82 and 2,654.82 is: 3,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.74 : 6,269.82 = 2,654.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.74/6,269.82 = 2,654.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.74x = 6,269.82 × 2,654.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.74x = 16,645,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,645,243.53/4,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.34

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