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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524, 6,242.59 and 2,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524, 6,242.59 and 2,636 is: 3,637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524 : 6,242.59 = 2,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524/6,242.59 = 2,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524x = 6,242.59 × 2,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524x = 16,455,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455,467.24/4,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.37

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