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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.67, 6,249.41 and 2,512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.67, 6,249.41 and 2,512.07 is: 3,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.67 : 6,249.41 = 2,512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.67/6,249.41 = 2,512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.67x = 6,249.41 × 2,512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.67x = 15,698,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698,958.44/4,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.58

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