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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.14, 6,266.46 and 2,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.14, 6,266.46 and 2,773.23 is: 3,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.14 : 6,266.46 = 2,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.14/6,266.46 = 2,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.14x = 6,266.46 × 2,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.14x = 17,378,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378,334.87/4,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.71

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