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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.53, 6,229.91 and 2,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.53, 6,229.91 and 2,525.12 is: 3,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.53 : 6,229.91 = 2,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.53/6,229.91 = 2,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.53x = 6,229.91 × 2,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.53x = 15,731,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,270.34/4,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.59

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