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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.97, 6,266.45 and 2,651.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.97, 6,266.45 and 2,651.99 is: 3,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.97 : 6,266.45 = 2,651.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.97/6,266.45 = 2,651.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.97x = 6,266.45 × 2,651.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.97x = 16,618,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618,562.74/4,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.50

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