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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.62, 6,220.08 and 2,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.62, 6,220.08 and 2,644.26 is: 3,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.62 : 6,220.08 = 2,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.62/6,220.08 = 2,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.62x = 6,220.08 × 2,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.62x = 16,447,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447,508.74/4,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,648.82

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