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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.92, 6,246.42 and 2,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.92, 6,246.42 and 2,536.68 is: 3,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.92 : 6,246.42 = 2,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.92/6,246.42 = 2,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.92x = 6,246.42 × 2,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.92x = 15,845,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,845,168.69/4,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.98

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