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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.76, 6,258.56 and 2,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.76, 6,258.56 and 2,546.40 is: 3,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.76 : 6,258.56 = 2,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.76/6,258.56 = 2,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.76x = 6,258.56 × 2,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.76x = 15,936,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936,797.18/4,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.59

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