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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.06, 6,251.64 and 2,540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.06, 6,251.64 and 2,540.58 is: 3,506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.06 : 6,251.64 = 2,540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.06/6,251.64 = 2,540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.06x = 6,251.64 × 2,540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.06x = 15,882,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882,791.55/4,530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.09

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