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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.28, 6,220.50 and 2,739.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.28, 6,220.50 and 2,739.06 is: 3,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.28 : 6,220.50 = 2,739.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.28/6,220.50 = 2,739.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.28x = 6,220.50 × 2,739.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.28x = 17,038,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,038,322.73/4,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.18

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