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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.74, 6,244.22 and 2,535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.74, 6,244.22 and 2,535.28 is: 3,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.74 : 6,244.22 = 2,535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.74/6,244.22 = 2,535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.74x = 6,244.22 × 2,535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.74x = 15,830,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,846.08/4,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.73

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