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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.51, 6,258.22 and 2,546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.51, 6,258.22 and 2,546.15 is: 3,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.51 : 6,258.22 = 2,546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.51/6,258.22 = 2,546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.51x = 6,258.22 × 2,546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.51x = 15,934,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,376.13/4,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.25

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