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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.42, 6,757.53 and 2,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.42, 6,757.53 and 2,562.62 is: 3,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.42 : 6,757.53 = 2,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.42/6,757.53 = 2,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.42x = 6,757.53 × 2,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.42x = 17,316,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316,981.53/4,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.48

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