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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.92, 6,249.78 and 2,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.92, 6,249.78 and 2,759.88 is: 3,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.92 : 6,249.78 = 2,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.92/6,249.78 = 2,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.92x = 6,249.78 × 2,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.92x = 17,248,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,642.83/4,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.56

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