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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.08, 6,238.02 and 2,530.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.08, 6,238.02 and 2,530.59 is: 3,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.08 : 6,238.02 = 2,530.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.08/6,238.02 = 2,530.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.08x = 6,238.02 × 2,530.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.08x = 15,785,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,871.03/4,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.39

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