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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,518.74, 6,235.98 and 2,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,518.74, 6,235.98 and 2,529.23 is: 3,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,518.74 : 6,235.98 = 2,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,518.74/6,235.98 = 2,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,518.74x = 6,235.98 × 2,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,518.74x = 15,772,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,227.70/4,518.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.40

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