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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.18, 6,263.91 and 2,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.18, 6,263.91 and 2,773.74 is: 3,827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.18 : 6,263.91 = 2,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.18/6,263.91 = 2,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.18x = 6,263.91 × 2,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.18x = 17,374,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374,457.72/4,539.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.66

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