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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.73, 6,297.51 and 2,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.73, 6,297.51 and 2,675.31 is: 3,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.73 : 6,297.51 = 2,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.73/6,297.51 = 2,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.73x = 6,297.51 × 2,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.73x = 16,847,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847,791.48/4,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.48

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