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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.34, 6,245.52 and 2,758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.34, 6,245.52 and 2,758.50 is: 3,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.34 : 6,245.52 = 2,758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.34/6,245.52 = 2,758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.34x = 6,245.52 × 2,758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.34x = 17,228,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,266.92/4,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.22

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