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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.36, 6,243.65 and 2,731.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.36, 6,243.65 and 2,731.93 is: 3,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.36 : 6,243.65 = 2,731.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.36/6,243.65 = 2,731.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.36x = 6,243.65 × 2,731.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.36x = 17,057,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,195.72/4,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.08

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