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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.65, 6,250.90 and 2,540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.65, 6,250.90 and 2,540.21 is: 3,505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.65 : 6,250.90 = 2,540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.65/6,250.90 = 2,540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.65x = 6,250.90 × 2,540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.65x = 15,878,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,878,598.69/4,529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.48

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