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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.46, 6,246.51 and 2,758.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.46, 6,246.51 and 2,758.07 is: 3,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.46 : 6,246.51 = 2,758.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.46/6,246.51 = 2,758.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.46x = 6,246.51 × 2,758.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.46x = 17,228,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,311.84/4,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.13

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