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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.53, 6,273.93 and 2,752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.53, 6,273.93 and 2,752.31 is: 3,799.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.53 : 6,273.93 = 2,752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.53/6,273.93 = 2,752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.53x = 6,273.93 × 2,752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.53x = 17,267,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,800.28/4,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.69

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