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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.18, 6,258.49 and 2,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.18, 6,258.49 and 2,545.68 is: 3,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.18 : 6,258.49 = 2,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.18/6,258.49 = 2,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.18x = 6,258.49 × 2,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.18x = 15,932,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,123.83/4,535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.01

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