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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.48, 6,268.88 and 2,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.48, 6,268.88 and 2,774 is: 3,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.48 : 6,268.88 = 2,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.48/6,268.88 = 2,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.48x = 6,268.88 × 2,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.48x = 17,389,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,873.12/4,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.28

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