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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.73, 6,252.56 and 2,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.73, 6,252.56 and 2,853.94 is: 3,939.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.73 : 6,252.56 = 2,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.73/6,252.56 = 2,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.73x = 6,252.56 × 2,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.73x = 17,844,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,844,431.09/4,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.40

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