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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.92, 6,245.34 and 2,536.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.92, 6,245.34 and 2,536.05 is: 3,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.92 : 6,245.34 = 2,536.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.92/6,245.34 = 2,536.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.92x = 6,245.34 × 2,536.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.92x = 15,838,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838,494.51/4,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.51

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