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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.08, 6,266.49 and 2,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.08, 6,266.49 and 2,652.76 is: 3,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.08 : 6,266.49 = 2,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.08/6,266.49 = 2,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.08x = 6,266.49 × 2,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.08x = 16,623,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,623,494.01/4,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.69

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