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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.70, 6,238.38 and 2,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.70, 6,238.38 and 2,530.89 is: 3,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.70 : 6,238.38 = 2,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.70/6,238.38 = 2,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.70x = 6,238.38 × 2,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.70x = 15,788,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,653.56/4,520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.52

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