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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.26, 6,227.24 and 2,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.26, 6,227.24 and 2,743.52 is: 3,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.26 : 6,227.24 = 2,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.26/6,227.24 = 2,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.26x = 6,227.24 × 2,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.26x = 17,084,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084,557.48/4,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.25

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