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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.91, 6,244.63 and 2,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.91, 6,244.63 and 2,536.11 is: 3,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.91 : 6,244.63 = 2,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.91/6,244.63 = 2,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.91x = 6,244.63 × 2,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.91x = 15,837,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,062.25/4,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.97

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