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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.13, 6,244.89 and 2,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.13, 6,244.89 and 2,732.19 is: 3,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.13 : 6,244.89 = 2,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.13/6,244.89 = 2,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.13x = 6,244.89 × 2,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.13x = 17,062,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,212.35/4,526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.71

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