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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.39, 6,236.70 and 2,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.39, 6,236.70 and 2,529.95 is: 3,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.39 : 6,236.70 = 2,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.39/6,236.70 = 2,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.39x = 6,236.70 × 2,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.39x = 15,778,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,498.49/4,519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.29

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