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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,518.59, 6,235.92 and 2,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,518.59, 6,235.92 and 2,529.28 is: 3,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,518.59 : 6,235.92 = 2,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,518.59/6,235.92 = 2,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,518.59x = 6,235.92 × 2,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,518.59x = 15,772,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,360.46/4,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.55

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