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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.58, 6,228.98 and 2,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.58, 6,228.98 and 2,524.03 is: 3,483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.58 : 6,228.98 = 2,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.58/6,228.98 = 2,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.58x = 6,228.98 × 2,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.58x = 15,722,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722,088.62/4,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.29

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