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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.83, 6,245.91 and 2,536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.83, 6,245.91 and 2,536.29 is: 3,500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.83 : 6,245.91 = 2,536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.83/6,245.91 = 2,536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.83x = 6,245.91 × 2,536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.83x = 15,841,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841,439.07/4,525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.23

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