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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.01, 6,265.94 and 2,652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.01, 6,265.94 and 2,652.77 is: 3,660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.01 : 6,265.94 = 2,652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.01/6,265.94 = 2,652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.01x = 6,265.94 × 2,652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.01x = 16,622,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,053.06/4,541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.43

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