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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.70, 6,278.56 and 2,533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.70, 6,278.56 and 2,533.14 is: 3,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.70 : 6,278.56 = 2,533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.70/6,278.56 = 2,533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.70x = 6,278.56 × 2,533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.70x = 15,904,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,904,471.48/4,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.72

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