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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.58, 6,267.43 and 2,749.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.58, 6,267.43 and 2,749.03 is: 3,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.58 : 6,267.43 = 2,749.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.58/6,267.43 = 2,749.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.58x = 6,267.43 × 2,749.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.58x = 17,229,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,353.09/4,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.70

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