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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.52, 6,337.80 and 2,703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.52, 6,337.80 and 2,703.75 is: 3,731.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.52 : 6,337.80 = 2,703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.52/6,337.80 = 2,703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.52x = 6,337.80 × 2,703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.52x = 17,135,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,826.75/4,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.25

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