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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.75, 6,230.48 and 2,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.75, 6,230.48 and 2,525.52 is: 3,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.75 : 6,230.48 = 2,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.75/6,230.48 = 2,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.75x = 6,230.48 × 2,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.75x = 15,735,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735,189.22/4,514.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.29

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