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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.79, 6,243.99 and 2,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.79, 6,243.99 and 2,733.06 is: 3,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.79 : 6,243.99 = 2,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.79/6,243.99 = 2,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.79x = 6,243.99 × 2,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.79x = 17,065,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,199.31/4,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.82

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