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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.57, 6,145.99 and 2,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.57, 6,145.99 and 2,775.66 is: 3,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.57 : 6,145.99 = 2,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.57/6,145.99 = 2,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.57x = 6,145.99 × 2,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.57x = 17,059,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,134.00/4,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.44

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