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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.33, 6,238.29 and 2,530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.33, 6,238.29 and 2,530.77 is: 3,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.33 : 6,238.29 = 2,530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.33/6,238.29 = 2,530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.33x = 6,238.29 × 2,530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.33x = 15,787,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,661.59/4,520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.59

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