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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.80, 6,268.89 and 2,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.80, 6,268.89 and 2,749.30 is: 3,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.80 : 6,268.89 = 2,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.80/6,268.89 = 2,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.80x = 6,268.89 × 2,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.80x = 17,235,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,059.28/4,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.76

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