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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.42, 6,241.59 and 2,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.42, 6,241.59 and 2,753.73 is: 3,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.42 : 6,241.59 = 2,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.42/6,241.59 = 2,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.42x = 6,241.59 × 2,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.42x = 17,187,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,653.63/4,521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.38

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