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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.76, 6,270.28 and 2,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.76, 6,270.28 and 2,554.27 is: 3,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.76 : 6,270.28 = 2,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.76/6,270.28 = 2,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.76x = 6,270.28 × 2,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.76x = 16,015,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,966.03/4,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.82

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