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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.55, 6,238.59 and 2,531.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.55, 6,238.59 and 2,531.11 is: 3,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.55 : 6,238.59 = 2,531.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.55/6,238.59 = 2,531.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.55x = 6,238.59 × 2,531.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.55x = 15,790,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790,558.26/4,520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.06

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