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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.93, 6,252.57 and 2,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.93, 6,252.57 and 2,541.45 is: 3,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.93 : 6,252.57 = 2,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.93/6,252.57 = 2,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.93x = 6,252.57 × 2,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.93x = 15,890,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890,594.03/4,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.14

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