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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.48, 6,244.97 and 2,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.48, 6,244.97 and 2,637.12 is: 3,639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.48 : 6,244.97 = 2,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.48/6,244.97 = 2,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.48x = 6,244.97 × 2,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.48x = 16,468,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468,735.29/4,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.11

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