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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,538.92, 6,263.66 and 2,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,538.92, 6,263.66 and 2,770.24 is: 3,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,538.92 : 6,263.66 = 2,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,538.92/6,263.66 = 2,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,538.92x = 6,263.66 × 2,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,538.92x = 17,351,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351,841.48/4,538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.90

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