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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.67, 6,240.60 and 2,753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.67, 6,240.60 and 2,753.05 is: 3,799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.67 : 6,240.60 = 2,753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.67/6,240.60 = 2,753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.67x = 6,240.60 × 2,753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.67x = 17,180,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,683.83/4,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.63

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