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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.78, 6,238.79 and 2,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.78, 6,238.79 and 2,531.28 is: 3,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.78 : 6,238.79 = 2,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.78/6,238.79 = 2,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.78x = 6,238.79 × 2,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.78x = 15,792,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,144.58/4,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.24

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