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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.48, 6,238.62 and 2,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.48, 6,238.62 and 2,751.44 is: 3,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.48 : 6,238.62 = 2,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.48/6,238.62 = 2,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.48x = 6,238.62 × 2,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.48x = 17,165,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,157.42/4,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.20

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