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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.06, 6,258.38 and 2,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.06, 6,258.38 and 2,545.80 is: 3,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.06 : 6,258.38 = 2,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.06/6,258.38 = 2,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.06x = 6,258.38 × 2,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.06x = 15,932,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,571.08/4,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.20

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