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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.51, 6,265.08 and 2,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.51, 6,265.08 and 2,771.82 is: 3,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.51 : 6,265.08 = 2,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.51/6,265.08 = 2,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.51x = 6,265.08 × 2,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.51x = 17,365,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365,674.05/4,539.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.45

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