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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.25, 6,225.53 and 2,742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.25, 6,225.53 and 2,742.53 is: 3,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.25 : 6,225.53 = 2,742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.25/6,225.53 = 2,742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.25x = 6,225.53 × 2,742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.25x = 17,073,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,657.95/4,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.68

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