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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.18, 6,266.67 and 2,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.18, 6,266.67 and 2,775.74 is: 3,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.18 : 6,266.67 = 2,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.18/6,266.67 = 2,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.18x = 6,266.67 × 2,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.18x = 17,394,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,646.59/4,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.42

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