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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.47, 6,248.07 and 2,758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.47, 6,248.07 and 2,758.86 is: 3,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.47 : 6,248.07 = 2,758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.47/6,248.07 = 2,758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.47x = 6,248.07 × 2,758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.47x = 17,237,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,550.40/4,528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.48

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