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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.34, 6,212.52 and 2,512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.34, 6,212.52 and 2,512.80 is: 3,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.34 : 6,212.52 = 2,512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.34/6,212.52 = 2,512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.34x = 6,212.52 × 2,512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.34x = 15,610,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610,820.26/4,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.27

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