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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.64, 6,214.68 and 2,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.64, 6,214.68 and 2,640.24 is: 3,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.64 : 6,214.68 = 2,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.64/6,214.68 = 2,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.64x = 6,214.68 × 2,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.64x = 16,408,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,408,246.72/4,502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.14

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