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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452, 6,141.84 and 2,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452, 6,141.84 and 2,773.92 is: 3,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452 : 6,141.84 = 2,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452/6,141.84 = 2,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452x = 6,141.84 × 2,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452x = 17,036,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,972.81/4,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.81

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