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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.81, 6,266.45 and 2,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.81, 6,266.45 and 2,653.76 is: 3,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.81 : 6,266.45 = 2,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.81/6,266.45 = 2,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.81x = 6,266.45 × 2,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.81x = 16,629,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,609.75/4,540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.26

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