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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.63, 6,289.52 and 2,461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.63, 6,289.52 and 2,461.75 is: 3,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.63 : 6,289.52 = 2,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.63/6,289.52 = 2,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.63x = 6,289.52 × 2,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.63x = 15,483,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,225.86/4,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.21

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