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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.71, 6,264.78 and 2,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.71, 6,264.78 and 2,652.59 is: 3,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.71 : 6,264.78 = 2,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.71/6,264.78 = 2,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.71x = 6,264.78 × 2,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.71x = 16,617,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,892.78/4,539.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.56

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