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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.78, 6,249.63 and 2,539.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.78, 6,249.63 and 2,539.33 is: 3,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.78 : 6,249.63 = 2,539.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.78/6,249.63 = 2,539.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.78x = 6,249.63 × 2,539.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.78x = 15,869,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869,866.85/4,528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.23

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