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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.51, 6,243.80 and 2,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.51, 6,243.80 and 2,508.05 is: 3,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.51 : 6,243.80 = 2,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.51/6,243.80 = 2,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.51x = 6,243.80 × 2,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.51x = 15,659,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,762.59/4,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.10

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