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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.40, 6,266.77 and 2,652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.40, 6,266.77 and 2,652.99 is: 3,660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.40 : 6,266.77 = 2,652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.40/6,266.77 = 2,652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.40x = 6,266.77 × 2,652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.40x = 16,625,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,648.01/4,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.91

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