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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.41, 6,254.69 and 2,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.41, 6,254.69 and 2,763.88 is: 3,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.41 : 6,254.69 = 2,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.41/6,254.69 = 2,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.41x = 6,254.69 × 2,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.41x = 17,287,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287,183.14/4,531.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.97

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