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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.21, 6,243.41 and 2,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.21, 6,243.41 and 2,755.82 is: 3,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.21 : 6,243.41 = 2,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.21/6,243.41 = 2,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.21x = 6,243.41 × 2,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.21x = 17,205,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,669.15/4,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.03

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