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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.01, 6,280.34 and 2,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.01, 6,280.34 and 2,759.67 is: 3,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.01 : 6,280.34 = 2,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.01/6,280.34 = 2,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.01x = 6,280.34 × 2,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.01x = 17,331,652.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,652.09/4,553.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.64

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