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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.32, 6,255.39 and 2,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.32, 6,255.39 and 2,853.54 is: 3,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.32 : 6,255.39 = 2,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.32/6,255.39 = 2,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.32x = 6,255.39 × 2,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.32x = 17,850,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,005.58/4,531.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.25

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