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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.91, 6,252.05 and 2,642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.91, 6,252.05 and 2,642.34 is: 3,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.91 : 6,252.05 = 2,642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.91/6,252.05 = 2,642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.91x = 6,252.05 × 2,642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.91x = 16,520,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,041.80/4,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.08

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