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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.08, 6,231.40 and 2,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.08, 6,231.40 and 2,525.72 is: 3,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.08 : 6,231.40 = 2,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.08/6,231.40 = 2,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.08x = 6,231.40 × 2,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.08x = 15,738,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,771.61/4,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.82

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