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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.13, 6,262.31 and 2,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.13, 6,262.31 and 2,770.22 is: 3,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.13 : 6,262.31 = 2,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.13/6,262.31 = 2,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.13x = 6,262.31 × 2,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.13x = 17,347,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,347,998.99/4,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.57

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