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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.98, 6,258.09 and 2,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.98, 6,258.09 and 2,546.26 is: 3,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.98 : 6,258.09 = 2,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.98/6,258.09 = 2,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.98x = 6,258.09 × 2,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.98x = 15,934,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,724.24/4,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.96

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