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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.68, 6,251.40 and 2,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.68, 6,251.40 and 2,762.32 is: 3,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.68 : 6,251.40 = 2,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.68/6,251.40 = 2,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.68x = 6,251.40 × 2,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.68x = 17,268,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,367.25/4,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.27

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