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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.46, 6,264.45 and 2,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.46, 6,264.45 and 2,652.34 is: 3,660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.46 : 6,264.45 = 2,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.46/6,264.45 = 2,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.46x = 6,264.45 × 2,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.46x = 16,615,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615,451.31/4,539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.23

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