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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.92, 6,252.95 and 2,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.92, 6,252.95 and 2,541.60 is: 3,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.92 : 6,252.95 = 2,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.92/6,252.95 = 2,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.92x = 6,252.95 × 2,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.92x = 15,892,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,494.54/4,530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.57

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