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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.91, 6,245.88 and 2,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.91, 6,245.88 and 2,536.59 is: 3,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.91 : 6,245.88 = 2,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.91/6,245.88 = 2,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.91x = 6,245.88 × 2,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.91x = 15,843,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,236.75/4,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.56

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