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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.91, 6,237.56 and 2,751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.91, 6,237.56 and 2,751.59 is: 3,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.91 : 6,237.56 = 2,751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.91/6,237.56 = 2,751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.91x = 6,237.56 × 2,751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.91x = 17,163,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163,207.72/4,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.25

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