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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.23, 6,265.76 and 2,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.23, 6,265.76 and 2,771.73 is: 3,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.23 : 6,265.76 = 2,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.23/6,265.76 = 2,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.23x = 6,265.76 × 2,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.23x = 17,366,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366,981.11/4,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.13

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