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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.72, 6,247.52 and 2,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.72, 6,247.52 and 2,758.72 is: 3,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.72 : 6,247.52 = 2,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.72/6,247.52 = 2,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.72x = 6,247.52 × 2,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.72x = 17,235,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,158.37/4,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.43

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