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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.31, 6,265.89 and 2,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.31, 6,265.89 and 2,772.27 is: 3,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.31 : 6,265.89 = 2,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.31/6,265.89 = 2,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.31x = 6,265.89 × 2,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.31x = 17,370,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,370,738.87/4,541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.05

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