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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.08, 6,248.98 and 2,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.08, 6,248.98 and 2,538.52 is: 3,503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.08 : 6,248.98 = 2,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.08/6,248.98 = 2,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.08x = 6,248.98 × 2,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.08x = 15,863,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,148.26/4,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.28

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