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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.59, 6,006.48 and 2,539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.59, 6,006.48 and 2,539.30 is: 3,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.59 : 6,006.48 = 2,539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.59/6,006.48 = 2,539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.59x = 6,006.48 × 2,539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.59x = 15,252,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252,254.66/4,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.69

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