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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.40, 6,233.54 and 2,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.40, 6,233.54 and 2,751.12 is: 3,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.40 : 6,233.54 = 2,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.40/6,233.54 = 2,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.40x = 6,233.54 × 2,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.40x = 17,149,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,192.27/4,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.58

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