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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.39, 6,238.08 and 2,530.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.39, 6,238.08 and 2,530.95 is: 3,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.39 : 6,238.08 = 2,530.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.39/6,238.08 = 2,530.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.39x = 6,238.08 × 2,530.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.39x = 15,788,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,268.58/4,520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.68

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