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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.91, 6,237.40 and 2,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.91, 6,237.40 and 2,750.26 is: 3,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.91 : 6,237.40 = 2,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.91/6,237.40 = 2,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.91x = 6,237.40 × 2,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.91x = 17,154,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,471.72/4,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.31

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