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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521, 6,240.06 and 2,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521, 6,240.06 and 2,659.08 is: 3,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521 : 6,240.06 = 2,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521/6,240.06 = 2,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521x = 6,240.06 × 2,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521x = 16,592,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,818.74/4,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.17

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