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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.25, 6,244.70 and 2,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.25, 6,244.70 and 2,535.75 is: 3,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.25 : 6,244.70 = 2,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.25/6,244.70 = 2,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.25x = 6,244.70 × 2,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.25x = 15,834,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,985.35/4,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.25

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