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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.58, 6,246.03 and 2,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.58, 6,246.03 and 2,638.27 is: 3,641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.58 : 6,246.03 = 2,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.58/6,246.03 = 2,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.58x = 6,246.03 × 2,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.58x = 16,478,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478,721.99/4,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.24

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