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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.76, 6,258.54 and 2,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.76, 6,258.54 and 2,767.93 is: 3,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.76 : 6,258.54 = 2,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.76/6,258.54 = 2,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.76x = 6,258.54 × 2,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.76x = 17,323,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323,200.62/4,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.25

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