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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.50, 6,365.34 and 2,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.50, 6,365.34 and 2,749.50 is: 3,794.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.50 : 6,365.34 = 2,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.50/6,365.34 = 2,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.50x = 6,365.34 × 2,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.50x = 17,501,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,502.33/4,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.36

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