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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.47, 6,243.72 and 2,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.47, 6,243.72 and 2,535.04 is: 3,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.47 : 6,243.72 = 2,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.47/6,243.72 = 2,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.47x = 6,243.72 × 2,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.47x = 15,828,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,079.95/4,524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.33

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