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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.77, 6,247.32 and 2,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.77, 6,247.32 and 2,639.08 is: 3,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.77 : 6,247.32 = 2,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.77/6,247.32 = 2,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.77x = 6,247.32 × 2,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.77x = 16,487,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487,177.27/4,526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.15

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