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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.78, 6,244.22 and 2,535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.78, 6,244.22 and 2,535.19 is: 3,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.78 : 6,244.22 = 2,535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.78/6,244.22 = 2,535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.78x = 6,244.22 × 2,535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.78x = 15,830,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,284.10/4,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.58

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