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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.97, 6,266.88 and 2,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.97, 6,266.88 and 2,772.92 is: 3,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.97 : 6,266.88 = 2,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.97/6,266.88 = 2,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.97x = 6,266.88 × 2,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.97x = 17,377,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377,556.89/4,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.84

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