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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.97, 6,268.26 and 2,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.97, 6,268.26 and 2,773.92 is: 3,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.97 : 6,268.26 = 2,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.97/6,268.26 = 2,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.97x = 6,268.26 × 2,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.97x = 17,387,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,651.78/4,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.22

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