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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.12, 6,244.29 and 2,755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.12, 6,244.29 and 2,755.35 is: 3,802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.12 : 6,244.29 = 2,755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.12/6,244.29 = 2,755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.12x = 6,244.29 × 2,755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.12x = 17,205,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,204.45/4,524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.99

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