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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.42, 6,241.95 and 2,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.42, 6,241.95 and 2,755.38 is: 3,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.42 : 6,241.95 = 2,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.42/6,241.95 = 2,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.42x = 6,241.95 × 2,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.42x = 17,198,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,944.19/4,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.36

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