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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.44, 6,258.80 and 2,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.44, 6,258.80 and 2,546.08 is: 3,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.44 : 6,258.80 = 2,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.44/6,258.80 = 2,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.44x = 6,258.80 × 2,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.44x = 15,935,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935,405.50/4,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.53

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