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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.28, 6,225.92 and 2,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.28, 6,225.92 and 2,744.32 is: 3,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.28 : 6,225.92 = 2,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.28/6,225.92 = 2,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.28x = 6,225.92 × 2,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.28x = 17,085,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085,916.77/4,513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.70

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