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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.34, 6,271.49 and 2,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.34, 6,271.49 and 2,528.04 is: 3,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.34 : 6,271.49 = 2,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.34/6,271.49 = 2,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.34x = 6,271.49 × 2,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.34x = 15,854,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,577.58/4,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.86

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