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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.05, 6,272.34 and 2,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.05, 6,272.34 and 2,753.12 is: 3,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.05 : 6,272.34 = 2,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.05/6,272.34 = 2,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.05x = 6,272.34 × 2,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.05x = 17,268,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,504.70/4,545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.41

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