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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.55, 6,268.89 and 2,750.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.55, 6,268.89 and 2,750.61 is: 3,795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.55 : 6,268.89 = 2,750.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.55/6,268.89 = 2,750.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.55x = 6,268.89 × 2,750.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.55x = 17,243,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,271.52/4,542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.95

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