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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.08, 6,244.92 and 2,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.08, 6,244.92 and 2,535.60 is: 3,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.08 : 6,244.92 = 2,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.08/6,244.92 = 2,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.08x = 6,244.92 × 2,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.08x = 15,834,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,619.15/4,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.30

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