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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.26, 6,251.99 and 2,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.26, 6,251.99 and 2,541.44 is: 3,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.26 : 6,251.99 = 2,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.26/6,251.99 = 2,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.26x = 6,251.99 × 2,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.26x = 15,889,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889,060.39/4,530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.32

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