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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.39, 6,255.83 and 2,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.39, 6,255.83 and 2,741.70 is: 3,781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.39 : 6,255.83 = 2,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.39/6,255.83 = 2,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.39x = 6,255.83 × 2,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.39x = 17,151,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,604.24/4,535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.72

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