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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.33, 6,266.09 and 2,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.33, 6,266.09 and 2,677.25 is: 3,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.33 : 6,266.09 = 2,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.33/6,266.09 = 2,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.33x = 6,266.09 × 2,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.33x = 16,775,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,876.07/4,541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.04

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