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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.79, 6,245.89 and 2,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.79, 6,245.89 and 2,536.48 is: 3,500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.79 : 6,245.89 = 2,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.79/6,245.89 = 2,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.79x = 6,245.89 × 2,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.79x = 15,842,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,590.80/4,525.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.51

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