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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.49, 6,296.28 and 2,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.49, 6,296.28 and 2,675.19 is: 3,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.49 : 6,296.28 = 2,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.49/6,296.28 = 2,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.49x = 6,296.28 × 2,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.49x = 16,843,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843,745.29/4,562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.79

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