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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.13, 6,225.38 and 2,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.13, 6,225.38 and 2,742.40 is: 3,784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.13 : 6,225.38 = 2,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.13/6,225.38 = 2,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.13x = 6,225.38 × 2,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.13x = 17,072,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,482.11/4,511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.52

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