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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.88, 6,279.12 and 2,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.88, 6,279.12 and 2,758.59 is: 3,807.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.88 : 6,279.12 = 2,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.88/6,279.12 = 2,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.88x = 6,279.12 × 2,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.88x = 17,321,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321,517.64/4,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.03

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