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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.61, 6,223.95 and 2,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.61, 6,223.95 and 2,740.88 is: 3,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.61 : 6,223.95 = 2,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.61/6,223.95 = 2,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.61x = 6,223.95 × 2,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.61x = 17,059,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,058.68/4,509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.82

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