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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.83, 6,266.93 and 2,772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.83, 6,266.93 and 2,772.06 is: 3,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.83 : 6,266.93 = 2,772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.83/6,266.93 = 2,772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.83x = 6,266.93 × 2,772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.83x = 17,372,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372,292.12/4,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.80

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