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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.47, 6,280.46 and 2,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.47, 6,280.46 and 2,611.14 is: 3,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.47 : 6,280.46 = 2,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.47/6,280.46 = 2,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.47x = 6,280.46 × 2,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.47x = 16,399,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399,147.27/4,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.25

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