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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.64, 6,789.36 and 2,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.64, 6,789.36 and 2,187.52 is: 3,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.64 : 6,789.36 = 2,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.64/6,789.36 = 2,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.64x = 6,789.36 × 2,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.64x = 14,851,860.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851,860.79/4,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.44

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