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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,523.70, 6,242.72 and 2,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,523.70, 6,242.72 and 2,755.32 is: 3,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,523.70 : 6,242.72 = 2,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,523.70/6,242.72 = 2,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,523.70x = 6,242.72 × 2,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,523.70x = 17,200,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,654.08/4,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.34

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