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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.69, 6,266.73 and 2,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.69, 6,266.73 and 2,773.87 is: 3,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.69 : 6,266.73 = 2,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.69/6,266.73 = 2,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.69x = 6,266.73 × 2,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.69x = 17,383,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,383,089.08/4,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.45

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