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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.76, 6,266.19 and 2,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.76, 6,266.19 and 2,524.10 is: 3,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.76 : 6,266.19 = 2,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.76/6,266.19 = 2,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.76x = 6,266.19 × 2,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.76x = 15,816,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,490.18/4,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.23

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