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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.03, 6,244.48 and 2,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.03, 6,244.48 and 2,637.71 is: 3,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.03 : 6,244.48 = 2,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.03/6,244.48 = 2,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.03x = 6,244.48 × 2,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.03x = 16,471,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471,127.34/4,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.00

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