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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.08, 6,264.21 and 2,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.08, 6,264.21 and 2,650.59 is: 3,657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.08 : 6,264.21 = 2,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.08/6,264.21 = 2,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.08x = 6,264.21 × 2,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.08x = 16,603,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603,854.87/4,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.17

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