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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.67, 6,261.96 and 2,945.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.67, 6,261.96 and 2,945.65 is: 4,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.67 : 6,261.96 = 2,945.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.67/6,261.96 = 2,945.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.67x = 6,261.96 × 2,945.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.67x = 18,445,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,542.47/4,540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.30

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