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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.77, 6,267.44 and 2,653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.77, 6,267.44 and 2,653.53 is: 3,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.77 : 6,267.44 = 2,653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.77/6,267.44 = 2,653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.77x = 6,267.44 × 2,653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.77x = 16,630,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,630,802.09/4,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.75

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