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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.42, 6,243.81 and 2,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.42, 6,243.81 and 2,535.39 is: 3,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.42 : 6,243.81 = 2,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.42/6,243.81 = 2,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.42x = 6,243.81 × 2,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.42x = 15,830,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,493.44/4,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.90

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