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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.07, 6,252.89 and 2,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.07, 6,252.89 and 2,514.52 is: 3,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.07 : 6,252.89 = 2,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.07/6,252.89 = 2,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.07x = 6,252.89 × 2,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.07x = 15,723,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,016.96/4,531.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.05

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