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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.14, 6,243.98 and 2,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.14, 6,243.98 and 2,535.78 is: 3,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.14 : 6,243.98 = 2,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.14/6,243.98 = 2,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.14x = 6,243.98 × 2,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.14x = 15,833,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833,359.60/4,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.98

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