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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.28, 6,266.91 and 2,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.28, 6,266.91 and 2,627.06 is: 3,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.28 : 6,266.91 = 2,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.28/6,266.91 = 2,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.28x = 6,266.91 × 2,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.28x = 16,463,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463,517.25/4,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.30

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