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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.20, 6,265.38 and 2,676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.20, 6,265.38 and 2,676.84 is: 3,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.20 : 6,265.38 = 2,676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.20/6,265.38 = 2,676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.20x = 6,265.38 × 2,676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.20x = 16,771,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,419.80/4,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.98

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