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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.97, 6,263.69 and 2,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.97, 6,263.69 and 2,649.99 is: 3,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.97 : 6,263.69 = 2,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.97/6,263.69 = 2,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.97x = 6,263.69 × 2,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.97x = 16,598,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,702.61/4,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.74

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