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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.92, 6,246.44 and 2,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.92, 6,246.44 and 2,638.62 is: 3,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.92 : 6,246.44 = 2,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.92/6,246.44 = 2,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.92x = 6,246.44 × 2,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.92x = 16,481,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,481,981.51/4,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.69

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