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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.25, 6,377.33 and 2,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.25, 6,377.33 and 2,758.25 is: 3,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.25 : 6,377.33 = 2,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.25/6,377.33 = 2,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.25x = 6,377.33 × 2,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.25x = 17,590,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,270.47/4,621.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.39

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