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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.65, 6,267.27 and 2,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.65, 6,267.27 and 2,653.40 is: 3,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.65 : 6,267.27 = 2,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.65/6,267.27 = 2,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.65x = 6,267.27 × 2,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.65x = 16,629,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,560.95/4,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.57

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