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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.48, 6,239.46 and 2,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.48, 6,239.46 and 2,633.12 is: 3,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.48 : 6,239.46 = 2,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.48/6,239.46 = 2,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.48x = 6,239.46 × 2,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.48x = 16,429,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429,246.92/4,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.60

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