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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,528.98, 6,251.52 and 2,853.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,528.98, 6,251.52 and 2,853.19 is: 3,938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,528.98 : 6,251.52 = 2,853.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,528.98/6,251.52 = 2,853.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,528.98x = 6,251.52 × 2,853.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,528.98x = 17,836,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,774.35/4,528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.36

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