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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.52, 6,246.08 and 2,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.52, 6,246.08 and 2,759.04 is: 3,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.52 : 6,246.08 = 2,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.52/6,246.08 = 2,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.52x = 6,246.08 × 2,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.52x = 17,233,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,184.56/4,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.32

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