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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.74, 6,254.55 and 2,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.74, 6,254.55 and 2,669.82 is: 3,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.74 : 6,254.55 = 2,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.74/6,254.55 = 2,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.74x = 6,254.55 × 2,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.74x = 16,698,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698,522.68/4,531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.79

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