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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.54, 6,248.77 and 2,539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.54, 6,248.77 and 2,539.13 is: 3,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.54 : 6,248.77 = 2,539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.54/6,248.77 = 2,539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.54x = 6,248.77 × 2,539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.54x = 15,866,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866,426.67/4,528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.66

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