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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.59, 6,272.87 and 2,528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.59, 6,272.87 and 2,528.94 is: 3,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.59 : 6,272.87 = 2,528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.59/6,272.87 = 2,528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.59x = 6,272.87 × 2,528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.59x = 15,863,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,711.86/4,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.91

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