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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.42, 6,245.76 and 2,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.42, 6,245.76 and 2,637.32 is: 3,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.42 : 6,245.76 = 2,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.42/6,245.76 = 2,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.42x = 6,245.76 × 2,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.42x = 16,472,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472,067.76/4,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.90

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