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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.65, 6,243.44 and 2,636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.65, 6,243.44 and 2,636.84 is: 3,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.65 : 6,243.44 = 2,636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.65/6,243.44 = 2,636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.65x = 6,243.44 × 2,636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.65x = 16,462,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,952.33/4,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.50

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