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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.51, 6,267.84 and 2,773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.51, 6,267.84 and 2,773.82 is: 3,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.51 : 6,267.84 = 2,773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.51/6,267.84 = 2,773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.51x = 6,267.84 × 2,773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.51x = 17,385,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385,859.95/4,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.21

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