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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.61, 6,246.39 and 2,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.61, 6,246.39 and 2,758.79 is: 3,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.61 : 6,246.39 = 2,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.61/6,246.39 = 2,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.61x = 6,246.39 × 2,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.61x = 17,232,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,478.27/4,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.93

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