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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.58, 6,264.42 and 2,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.58, 6,264.42 and 2,651.26 is: 3,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.58 : 6,264.42 = 2,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.58/6,264.42 = 2,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.58x = 6,264.42 × 2,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.58x = 16,608,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,606.17/4,539.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.62

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