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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.97, 6,239.53 and 2,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.97, 6,239.53 and 2,632.58 is: 3,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.97 : 6,239.53 = 2,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.97/6,239.53 = 2,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.97x = 6,239.53 × 2,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.97x = 16,426,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,070.90/4,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.31

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