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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.70, 6,251.13 and 2,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.70, 6,251.13 and 2,540.16 is: 3,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.70 : 6,251.13 = 2,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.70/6,251.13 = 2,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.70x = 6,251.13 × 2,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.70x = 15,878,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,878,870.38/4,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.50

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