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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.67, 6,250.01 and 2,761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.67, 6,250.01 and 2,761.31 is: 3,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.67 : 6,250.01 = 2,761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.67/6,250.01 = 2,761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.67x = 6,250.01 × 2,761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.67x = 17,258,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,170.06/4,528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.87

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