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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.57, 6,245.54 and 2,536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.57, 6,245.54 and 2,536.77 is: 3,500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.57 : 6,245.54 = 2,536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.57/6,245.54 = 2,536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.57x = 6,245.54 × 2,536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.57x = 15,843,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,462.40/4,525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.88

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