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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.95, 6,263.40 and 2,650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.95, 6,263.40 and 2,650.45 is: 3,658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.95 : 6,263.40 = 2,650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.95/6,263.40 = 2,650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.95x = 6,263.40 × 2,650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.95x = 16,600,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,809.48/4,537.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.22

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