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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.55, 6,253.94 and 2,642.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.55, 6,253.94 and 2,642.96 is: 3,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.55 : 6,253.94 = 2,642.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.55/6,253.94 = 2,642.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.55x = 6,253.94 × 2,642.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.55x = 16,528,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,935.50/4,531.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.53

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