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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.54, 6,268.62 and 2,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.54, 6,268.62 and 2,774.15 is: 3,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.54 : 6,268.62 = 2,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.54/6,268.62 = 2,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.54x = 6,268.62 × 2,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.54x = 17,390,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390,092.17/4,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.27

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