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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.76, 6,255.39 and 2,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.76, 6,255.39 and 2,765.26 is: 3,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.76 : 6,255.39 = 2,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.76/6,255.39 = 2,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.76x = 6,255.39 × 2,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.76x = 17,297,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,779.75/4,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.33

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