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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,516.32, 6,233.52 and 2,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,516.32, 6,233.52 and 2,748 is: 3,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,516.32 : 6,233.52 = 2,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,516.32/6,233.52 = 2,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,516.32x = 6,233.52 × 2,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,516.32x = 17,129,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,712.96/4,516.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.85

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