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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.74, 6,253.22 and 2,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.74, 6,253.22 and 2,851.96 is: 3,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.74 : 6,253.22 = 2,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.74/6,253.22 = 2,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.74x = 6,253.22 × 2,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.74x = 17,833,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,933.31/4,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.08

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