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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.94, 6,251.22 and 2,642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.94, 6,251.22 and 2,642.10 is: 3,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.94 : 6,251.22 = 2,642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.94/6,251.22 = 2,642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.94x = 6,251.22 × 2,642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.94x = 16,516,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,348.36/4,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.24

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