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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.62, 6,221.47 and 2,645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.62, 6,221.47 and 2,645.26 is: 3,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.62 : 6,221.47 = 2,645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.62/6,221.47 = 2,645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.62x = 6,221.47 × 2,645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.62x = 16,457,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457,405.73/4,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.21

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