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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,522.77, 6,242.78 and 2,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,522.77, 6,242.78 and 2,755.25 is: 3,803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,522.77 : 6,242.78 = 2,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,522.77/6,242.78 = 2,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,522.77x = 6,242.78 × 2,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,522.77x = 17,200,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,442.09/4,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.07

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