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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.12, 6,368.88 and 2,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.12, 6,368.88 and 2,752 is: 3,797.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.12 : 6,368.88 = 2,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.12/6,368.88 = 2,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.12x = 6,368.88 × 2,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.12x = 17,527,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527,157.76/4,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.77

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