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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.06, 6,261.82 and 2,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.06, 6,261.82 and 2,769.69 is: 3,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.06 : 6,261.82 = 2,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.06/6,261.82 = 2,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.06x = 6,261.82 × 2,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.06x = 17,343,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,293.31/4,537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.59

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