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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.58, 6,281.26 and 2,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.58, 6,281.26 and 2,759.10 is: 3,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.58 : 6,281.26 = 2,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.58/6,281.26 = 2,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.58x = 6,281.26 × 2,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.58x = 17,330,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,624.47/4,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.61

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