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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.10, 6,253.25 and 2,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.10, 6,253.25 and 2,762.25 is: 3,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.10 : 6,253.25 = 2,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.10/6,253.25 = 2,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.10x = 6,253.25 × 2,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.10x = 17,273,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,026.00/4,531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.11

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