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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.03, 6,235.97 and 2,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.03, 6,235.97 and 2,529.25 is: 3,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.03 : 6,235.97 = 2,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.03/6,235.97 = 2,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.03x = 6,235.97 × 2,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.03x = 15,772,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,283.30/4,519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.20

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