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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.63, 6,246.76 and 2,639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.63, 6,246.76 and 2,639.51 is: 3,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.63 : 6,246.76 = 2,639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.63/6,246.76 = 2,639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.63x = 6,246.76 × 2,639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.63x = 16,488,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488,387.74/4,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.53

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