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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.47, 6,282.44 and 2,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.47, 6,282.44 and 2,759.36 is: 3,807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.47 : 6,282.44 = 2,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.47/6,282.44 = 2,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.47x = 6,282.44 × 2,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.47x = 17,335,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335,515.55/4,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.94

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