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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.98, 6,314.99 and 2,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.98, 6,314.99 and 2,759.51 is: 3,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.98 : 6,314.99 = 2,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.98/6,314.99 = 2,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.98x = 6,314.99 × 2,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.98x = 17,426,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,232.68/4,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.20

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