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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.81, 6,251.63 and 2,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.81, 6,251.63 and 2,761.38 is: 3,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.81 : 6,251.63 = 2,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.81/6,251.63 = 2,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.81x = 6,251.63 × 2,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.81x = 17,263,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,112.24/4,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.01

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