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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.28, 6,251.97 and 2,513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.28, 6,251.97 and 2,513.68 is: 3,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.28 : 6,251.97 = 2,513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.28/6,251.97 = 2,513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.28x = 6,251.97 × 2,513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.28x = 15,715,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,451.95/4,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.98

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