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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.50, 6,001.48 and 2,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.50, 6,001.48 and 2,754.46 is: 3,799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.50 : 6,001.48 = 2,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.50/6,001.48 = 2,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.50x = 6,001.48 × 2,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.50x = 16,530,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530,836.60/4,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.76

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