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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.04, 6,281.78 and 2,638.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.04, 6,281.78 and 2,638.13 is: 3,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.04 : 6,281.78 = 2,638.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.04/6,281.78 = 2,638.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.04x = 6,281.78 × 2,638.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.04x = 16,572,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,107.67/4,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.59

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