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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.99, 6,244.73 and 2,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.99, 6,244.73 and 2,535.51 is: 3,499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.99 : 6,244.73 = 2,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.99/6,244.73 = 2,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.99x = 6,244.73 × 2,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.99x = 15,833,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833,575.36/4,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.14

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