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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.90, 6,250.82 and 2,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.90, 6,250.82 and 2,761.14 is: 3,810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.90 : 6,250.82 = 2,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.90/6,250.82 = 2,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.90x = 6,250.82 × 2,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.90x = 17,259,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,389.13/4,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.10

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