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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.78, 6,251.48 and 2,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.78, 6,251.48 and 2,641.94 is: 3,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.78 : 6,251.48 = 2,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.78/6,251.48 = 2,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.78x = 6,251.48 × 2,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.78x = 16,516,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,035.07/4,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.10

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