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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.06, 6,251.82 and 2,737.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.06, 6,251.82 and 2,737.99 is: 3,778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.06 : 6,251.82 = 2,737.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.06/6,251.82 = 2,737.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.06x = 6,251.82 × 2,737.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.06x = 17,117,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117,383.02/4,530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.62

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