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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.80, 6,265.38 and 2,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.80, 6,265.38 and 2,771 is: 3,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.80 : 6,265.38 = 2,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.80/6,265.38 = 2,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.80x = 6,265.38 × 2,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.80x = 17,361,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361,367.98/4,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.26

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