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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,516.58, 6,777.46 and 2,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,516.58, 6,777.46 and 2,436.58 is: 3,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,516.58 : 6,777.46 = 2,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,516.58/6,777.46 = 2,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,516.58x = 6,777.46 × 2,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,516.58x = 16,513,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513,823.49/4,516.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.27

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