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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.91, 6,247.19 and 2,758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.91, 6,247.19 and 2,758.68 is: 3,807.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.91 : 6,247.19 = 2,758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.91/6,247.19 = 2,758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.91x = 6,247.19 × 2,758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.91x = 17,234,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,005.01/4,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.01

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