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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.94, 6,245.84 and 2,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.94, 6,245.84 and 2,638.64 is: 3,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.94 : 6,245.84 = 2,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.94/6,245.84 = 2,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.94x = 6,245.84 × 2,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.94x = 16,480,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480,545.47/4,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.35

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