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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,522.93, 6,241.96 and 2,506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,522.93, 6,241.96 and 2,506.53 is: 3,459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,522.93 : 6,241.96 = 2,506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,522.93/6,241.96 = 2,506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,522.93x = 6,241.96 × 2,506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,522.93x = 15,645,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,686.54/4,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.19

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