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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.28, 6,246.82 and 2,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.28, 6,246.82 and 2,758.14 is: 3,806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.28 : 6,246.82 = 2,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.28/6,246.82 = 2,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.28x = 6,246.82 × 2,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.28x = 17,229,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,604.11/4,526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.57

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