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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.62, 6,285.21 and 2,537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.62, 6,285.21 and 2,537.99 is: 3,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.62 : 6,285.21 = 2,537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.62/6,285.21 = 2,537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.62x = 6,285.21 × 2,537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.62x = 15,951,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,800.13/4,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.33

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