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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.64, 6,280.52 and 2,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.64, 6,280.52 and 2,664.30 is: 3,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.64 : 6,280.52 = 2,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.64/6,280.52 = 2,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.64x = 6,280.52 × 2,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.64x = 16,733,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733,176.11/4,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.49

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