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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.93, 6,259.24 and 2,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.93, 6,259.24 and 2,546.11 is: 3,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.93 : 6,259.24 = 2,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.93/6,259.24 = 2,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.93x = 6,259.24 × 2,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.93x = 15,936,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936,682.26/4,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.43

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