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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.48, 6,251.93 and 2,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.48, 6,251.93 and 2,541.12 is: 3,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.48 : 6,251.93 = 2,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.48/6,251.93 = 2,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.48x = 6,251.93 × 2,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.48x = 15,886,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,891.66/4,530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.67

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