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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.83, 6,265.40 and 2,676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.83, 6,265.40 and 2,676.75 is: 3,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.83 : 6,265.40 = 2,676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.83/6,265.40 = 2,676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.83x = 6,265.40 × 2,676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.83x = 16,770,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,770,896.07/4,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.35

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