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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.54, 6,259.14 and 2,766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.54, 6,259.14 and 2,766.86 is: 3,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.54 : 6,259.14 = 2,766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.54/6,259.14 = 2,766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.54x = 6,259.14 × 2,766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.54x = 17,318,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,164.10/4,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.32

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