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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.67, 6,251.12 and 2,540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.67, 6,251.12 and 2,540.27 is: 3,505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.67 : 6,251.12 = 2,540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.67/6,251.12 = 2,540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.67x = 6,251.12 × 2,540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.67x = 15,879,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879,532.60/4,529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.67

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