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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.81, 6,268.79 and 2,773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.81, 6,268.79 and 2,773.98 is: 3,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.81 : 6,268.79 = 2,773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.81/6,268.79 = 2,773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.81x = 6,268.79 × 2,773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.81x = 17,389,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,505.02/4,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.77

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