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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.49, 6,245.30 and 2,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.49, 6,245.30 and 2,535.99 is: 3,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.49 : 6,245.30 = 2,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.49/6,245.30 = 2,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.49x = 6,245.30 × 2,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.49x = 15,838,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838,005.67/4,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.74

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