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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.04, 6,249.64 and 2,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.04, 6,249.64 and 2,539.44 is: 3,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.04 : 6,249.64 = 2,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.04/6,249.64 = 2,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.04x = 6,249.64 × 2,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.04x = 15,870,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870,585.80/4,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.18

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