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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,516.44, 6,231.98 and 2,748.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,516.44, 6,231.98 and 2,748.62 is: 3,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,516.44 : 6,231.98 = 2,748.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,516.44/6,231.98 = 2,748.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,516.44x = 6,231.98 × 2,748.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,516.44x = 17,129,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,299.96/4,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.66

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