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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.78, 6,248.88 and 2,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.78, 6,248.88 and 2,759.64 is: 3,808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.78 : 6,248.88 = 2,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.78/6,248.88 = 2,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.78x = 6,248.88 × 2,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.78x = 17,244,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,659.20/4,527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.63

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