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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.05, 6,270.63 and 2,750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.05, 6,270.63 and 2,750.55 is: 3,796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.05 : 6,270.63 = 2,750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.05/6,270.63 = 2,750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.05x = 6,270.63 × 2,750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.05x = 17,247,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,681.35/4,543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.50

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