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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.84, 6,249.72 and 2,539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.84, 6,249.72 and 2,539.39 is: 3,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.84 : 6,249.72 = 2,539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.84/6,249.72 = 2,539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.84x = 6,249.72 × 2,539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.84x = 15,870,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870,476.47/4,528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.31

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