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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.41, 6,251.96 and 2,762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.41, 6,251.96 and 2,762.01 is: 3,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.41 : 6,251.96 = 2,762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.41/6,251.96 = 2,762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.41x = 6,251.96 × 2,762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.41x = 17,267,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,982.94/4,530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.58

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