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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.49, 6,266.59 and 2,773.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.49, 6,266.59 and 2,773.77 is: 3,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.49 : 6,266.59 = 2,773.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.49/6,266.59 = 2,773.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.49x = 6,266.59 × 2,773.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.49x = 17,382,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,079.34/4,542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.55

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