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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.61, 6,252.69 and 2,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.61, 6,252.69 and 2,541.52 is: 3,507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.61 : 6,252.69 = 2,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.61/6,252.69 = 2,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.61x = 6,252.69 × 2,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.61x = 15,891,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,336.69/4,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.55

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