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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.11, 6,251.96 and 2,666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.11, 6,251.96 and 2,666.75 is: 3,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.11 : 6,251.96 = 2,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.11/6,251.96 = 2,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.11x = 6,251.96 × 2,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.11x = 16,672,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,401.00/4,530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.35

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