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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.65, 6,236.82 and 2,529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.65, 6,236.82 and 2,529.87 is: 3,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.65 : 6,236.82 = 2,529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.65/6,236.82 = 2,529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.65x = 6,236.82 × 2,529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.65x = 15,778,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,343.81/4,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.05

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