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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.96, 6,245.82 and 2,757.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.96, 6,245.82 and 2,757.57 is: 3,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.96 : 6,245.82 = 2,757.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.96/6,245.82 = 2,757.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.96x = 6,245.82 × 2,757.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.96x = 17,223,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,285.86/4,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.45

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