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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.58, 6,223.44 and 2,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.58, 6,223.44 and 2,740.12 is: 3,781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.58 : 6,223.44 = 2,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.58/6,223.44 = 2,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.58x = 6,223.44 × 2,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.58x = 17,052,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,052,972.41/4,509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.50

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