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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.37, 6,271.29 and 2,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.37, 6,271.29 and 2,554.74 is: 3,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.37 : 6,271.29 = 2,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.37/6,271.29 = 2,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.37x = 6,271.29 × 2,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.37x = 16,021,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,515.41/4,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.57

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