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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.72, 6,230.40 and 2,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.72, 6,230.40 and 2,652.80 is: 3,660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.72 : 6,230.40 = 2,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.72/6,230.40 = 2,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.72x = 6,230.40 × 2,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.72x = 16,528,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,005.12/4,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.91

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