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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.50, 6,368.73 and 2,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.50, 6,368.73 and 2,752.58 is: 3,798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.50 : 6,368.73 = 2,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.50/6,368.73 = 2,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.50x = 6,368.73 × 2,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.50x = 17,530,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,438.82/4,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.99

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