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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.18, 6,266.85 and 2,652.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.18, 6,266.85 and 2,652.87 is: 3,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.18 : 6,266.85 = 2,652.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.18/6,266.85 = 2,652.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.18x = 6,266.85 × 2,652.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.18x = 16,625,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,138.36/4,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.97

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