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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.83, 6,253.83 and 2,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.83, 6,253.83 and 2,515.12 is: 3,470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.83 : 6,253.83 = 2,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.83/6,253.83 = 2,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.83x = 6,253.83 × 2,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.83x = 15,729,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,154.48/4,531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.82

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