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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.21, 6,258.56 and 2,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.21, 6,258.56 and 2,545.76 is: 3,513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.21 : 6,258.56 = 2,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.21/6,258.56 = 2,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.21x = 6,258.56 × 2,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.21x = 15,932,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,747.68/4,535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.13

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