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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.54, 6,271.45 and 2,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.54, 6,271.45 and 2,952.54 is: 4,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.54 : 6,271.45 = 2,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.54/6,271.45 = 2,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.54x = 6,271.45 × 2,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.54x = 18,516,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,699.60/4,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.80

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