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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.16, 6,260.44 and 2,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.16, 6,260.44 and 2,767.40 is: 3,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.16 : 6,260.44 = 2,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.16/6,260.44 = 2,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.16x = 6,260.44 × 2,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.16x = 17,325,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,141.66/4,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.18

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