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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.08, 6,251.92 and 2,540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.08, 6,251.92 and 2,540.64 is: 3,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.08 : 6,251.92 = 2,540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.08/6,251.92 = 2,540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.08x = 6,251.92 × 2,540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.08x = 15,883,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,878.03/4,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.31

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