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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.48, 6,755.96 and 2,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.48, 6,755.96 and 2,526.88 is: 3,791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.48 : 6,755.96 = 2,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.48/6,755.96 = 2,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.48x = 6,755.96 × 2,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.48x = 17,071,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,500.20/4,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.58

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