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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.98, 6,259.59 and 2,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.98, 6,259.59 and 2,546.50 is: 3,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.98 : 6,259.59 = 2,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.98/6,259.59 = 2,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.98x = 6,259.59 × 2,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.98x = 15,940,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,045.94/4,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.13

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