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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.46, 6,281.78 and 2,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.46, 6,281.78 and 2,637 is: 3,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.46 : 6,281.78 = 2,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.46/6,281.78 = 2,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.46x = 6,281.78 × 2,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.46x = 16,565,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,053.86/4,551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.50

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