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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.26, 6,293.34 and 2,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.26, 6,293.34 and 2,792.76 is: 3,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.26 : 6,293.34 = 2,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.26/6,293.34 = 2,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.26x = 6,293.34 × 2,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.26x = 17,575,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,788.22/4,561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.27

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