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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.94, 6,245.66 and 2,536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.94, 6,245.66 and 2,536.58 is: 3,500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.94 : 6,245.66 = 2,536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.94/6,245.66 = 2,536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.94x = 6,245.66 × 2,536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.94x = 15,842,616.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842,616.24/4,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.40

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