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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.45, 6,243.64 and 2,535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.45, 6,243.64 and 2,535.09 is: 3,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.45 : 6,243.64 = 2,535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.45/6,243.64 = 2,535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.45x = 6,243.64 × 2,535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.45x = 15,828,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,189.33/4,524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.37

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