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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.98, 6,244.28 and 2,636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.98, 6,244.28 and 2,636.62 is: 3,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.98 : 6,244.28 = 2,636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.98/6,244.28 = 2,636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.98x = 6,244.28 × 2,636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.98x = 16,463,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,793.53/4,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.42

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