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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.67, 6,239.22 and 2,752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.67, 6,239.22 and 2,752.05 is: 3,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.67 : 6,239.22 = 2,752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.67/6,239.22 = 2,752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.67x = 6,239.22 × 2,752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.67x = 17,170,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,645.40/4,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.25

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