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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.64, 6,250.40 and 2,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.64, 6,250.40 and 2,761.60 is: 3,809.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.64 : 6,250.40 = 2,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.64/6,250.40 = 2,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.64x = 6,250.40 × 2,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.64x = 17,261,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261,104.64/4,530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.86

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