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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.15, 6,251.58 and 2,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.15, 6,251.58 and 2,761.63 is: 3,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.15 : 6,251.58 = 2,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.15/6,251.58 = 2,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.15x = 6,251.58 × 2,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.15x = 17,264,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,535.25/4,529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.87

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