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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.58, 6,230.36 and 2,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.58, 6,230.36 and 2,525.03 is: 3,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.58 : 6,230.36 = 2,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.58/6,230.36 = 2,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.58x = 6,230.36 × 2,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.58x = 15,731,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,802.13/4,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.67

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