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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.84, 6,230.61 and 2,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.84, 6,230.61 and 2,525.48 is: 3,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.84 : 6,230.61 = 2,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.84/6,230.61 = 2,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.84x = 6,230.61 × 2,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.84x = 15,735,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735,249.79/4,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.23

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