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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.55, 6,263.37 and 2,746.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.55, 6,263.37 and 2,746.61 is: 3,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.55 : 6,263.37 = 2,746.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.55/6,263.37 = 2,746.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.55x = 6,263.37 × 2,746.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.55x = 17,203,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,003.36/4,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.42

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