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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.08, 6,244.50 and 2,636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.08, 6,244.50 and 2,636.54 is: 3,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.08 : 6,244.50 = 2,636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.08/6,244.50 = 2,636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.08x = 6,244.50 × 2,636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.08x = 16,463,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,887.82/4,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.37

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