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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.21, 6,255.27 and 2,645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.21, 6,255.27 and 2,645.42 is: 3,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.21 : 6,255.27 = 2,645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.21/6,255.27 = 2,645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.21x = 6,255.27 × 2,645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.21x = 16,547,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,785.09/4,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.35

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