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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.31, 6,251.84 and 2,643.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.31, 6,251.84 and 2,643.19 is: 3,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.31 : 6,251.84 = 2,643.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.31/6,251.84 = 2,643.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.31x = 6,251.84 × 2,643.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.31x = 16,524,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524,823.21/4,530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.61

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