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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,515.58, 6,231.96 and 2,747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,515.58, 6,231.96 and 2,747.32 is: 3,791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,515.58 : 6,231.96 = 2,747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,515.58/6,231.96 = 2,747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,515.58x = 6,231.96 × 2,747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,515.58x = 17,121,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121,188.35/4,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.58

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