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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.15, 6,243.72 and 2,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.15, 6,243.72 and 2,635.91 is: 3,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.15 : 6,243.72 = 2,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.15/6,243.72 = 2,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.15x = 6,243.72 × 2,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.15x = 16,457,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,457,883.99/4,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.78

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