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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.14, 6,256.68 and 2,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.14, 6,256.68 and 2,855.24 is: 3,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.14 : 6,256.68 = 2,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.14/6,256.68 = 2,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.14x = 6,256.68 × 2,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.14x = 17,864,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,323.00/4,531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.57

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