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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,522.32, 6,241.80 and 2,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,522.32, 6,241.80 and 2,754 is: 3,801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,522.32 : 6,241.80 = 2,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,522.32/6,241.80 = 2,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,522.32x = 6,241.80 × 2,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,522.32x = 17,189,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,917.20/4,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.13

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