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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.88, 6,238.94 and 2,531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.88, 6,238.94 and 2,531.84 is: 3,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.88 : 6,238.94 = 2,531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.88/6,238.94 = 2,531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.88x = 6,238.94 × 2,531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.88x = 15,795,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,954.00/4,520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.00

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