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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.31, 6,244.43 and 2,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.31, 6,244.43 and 2,535.58 is: 3,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.31 : 6,244.43 = 2,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.31/6,244.43 = 2,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.31x = 6,244.43 × 2,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.31x = 15,833,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833,246.95/4,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.82

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