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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.52, 6,238.04 and 2,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.52, 6,238.04 and 2,530.74 is: 3,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.52 : 6,238.04 = 2,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.52/6,238.04 = 2,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.52x = 6,238.04 × 2,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.52x = 15,786,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786,857.35/4,520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.27

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