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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,539.97, 6,265.50 and 2,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,539.97, 6,265.50 and 2,771.92 is: 3,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,539.97 : 6,265.50 = 2,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,539.97/6,265.50 = 2,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,539.97x = 6,265.50 × 2,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,539.97x = 17,367,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,433.43/4,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.45

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