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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.55, 6,248.95 and 3,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.55, 6,248.95 and 3,785.20 is: 5,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.55 : 6,248.95 = 3,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.55/6,248.95 = 3,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.55x = 6,248.95 × 3,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.55x = 23,653,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653,500.45/4,531.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.74

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