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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.89, 6,253.72 and 2,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.89, 6,253.72 and 2,542.30 is: 3,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.89 : 6,253.72 = 2,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.89/6,253.72 = 2,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.89x = 6,253.72 × 2,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.89x = 15,898,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,832.36/4,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.21

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