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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.31, 6,267.27 and 2,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.31, 6,267.27 and 2,773.27 is: 3,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.31 : 6,267.27 = 2,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.31/6,267.27 = 2,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.31x = 6,267.27 × 2,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.31x = 17,380,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,380,831.87/4,542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.43

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