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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.81, 6,282.94 and 2,665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.81, 6,282.94 and 2,665.49 is: 3,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.81 : 6,282.94 = 2,665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.81/6,282.94 = 2,665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.81x = 6,282.94 × 2,665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.81x = 16,747,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,747,150.00/4,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.42

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