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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.41, 6,265.80 and 2,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.41, 6,265.80 and 2,771.77 is: 3,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.41 : 6,265.80 = 2,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.41/6,265.80 = 2,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.41x = 6,265.80 × 2,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.41x = 17,367,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,356.47/4,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.22

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