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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.94, 6,251.82 and 2,738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.94, 6,251.82 and 2,738.05 is: 3,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.94 : 6,251.82 = 2,738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.94/6,251.82 = 2,738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.94x = 6,251.82 × 2,738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.94x = 17,117,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117,802.60/4,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.98

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