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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.26, 6,245.10 and 2,535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.26, 6,245.10 and 2,535.77 is: 3,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.26 : 6,245.10 = 2,535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.26/6,245.10 = 2,535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.26x = 6,245.10 × 2,535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.26x = 15,836,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836,152.84/4,525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.50

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