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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.55, 6,251.97 and 2,852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.55, 6,251.97 and 2,852.35 is: 3,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.55 : 6,251.97 = 2,852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.55/6,251.97 = 2,852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.55x = 6,251.97 × 2,852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.55x = 17,832,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,784.50/4,531.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.25

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