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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.50, 6,231.94 and 2,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.50, 6,231.94 and 2,652.50 is: 3,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.50 : 6,231.94 = 2,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.50/6,231.94 = 2,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.50x = 6,231.94 × 2,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.50x = 16,530,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,220.85/4,515.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.77

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