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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.53, 6,243.79 and 2,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.53, 6,243.79 and 2,535.12 is: 3,498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.53 : 6,243.79 = 2,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.53/6,243.79 = 2,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.53x = 6,243.79 × 2,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.53x = 15,828,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,778.73/4,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.44

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