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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.06, 6,264.58 and 2,771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.06, 6,264.58 and 2,771.69 is: 3,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.06 : 6,264.58 = 2,771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.06/6,264.58 = 2,771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.06x = 6,264.58 × 2,771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.06x = 17,363,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,473.74/4,539.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.35

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