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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.77, 6,245.94 and 2,638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.77, 6,245.94 and 2,638.08 is: 3,640.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.77 : 6,245.94 = 2,638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.77/6,245.94 = 2,638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.77x = 6,245.94 × 2,638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.77x = 16,477,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477,289.40/4,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.77

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