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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.23, 6,251.78 and 2,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.23, 6,251.78 and 2,737.46 is: 3,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.23 : 6,251.78 = 2,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.23/6,251.78 = 2,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.23x = 6,251.78 × 2,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.23x = 17,113,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,952.73/4,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.73

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