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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.48, 6,253.76 and 2,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.48, 6,253.76 and 2,830.58 is: 3,908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.48 : 6,253.76 = 2,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.48/6,253.76 = 2,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.48x = 6,253.76 × 2,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.48x = 17,701,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,769.46/4,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.12

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