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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.39, 6,261.40 and 2,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.39, 6,261.40 and 2,649.08 is: 3,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.39 : 6,261.40 = 2,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.39/6,261.40 = 2,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.39x = 6,261.40 × 2,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.39x = 16,586,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,921.52/4,537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.61

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