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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.39, 6,244.78 and 2,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.39, 6,244.78 and 2,637.28 is: 3,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.39 : 6,244.78 = 2,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.39/6,244.78 = 2,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.39x = 6,244.78 × 2,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.39x = 16,469,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469,211.19/4,525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.29

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