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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.59, 6,256.35 and 2,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.59, 6,256.35 and 2,764.86 is: 3,815.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.59 : 6,256.35 = 2,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.59/6,256.35 = 2,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.59x = 6,256.35 × 2,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.59x = 17,297,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,931.86/4,533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.51

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