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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.58, 6,269.34 and 2,773.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.58, 6,269.34 and 2,773.81 is: 3,828.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.58 : 6,269.34 = 2,773.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.58/6,269.34 = 2,773.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.58x = 6,269.34 × 2,773.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.58x = 17,389,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,957.99/4,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.21

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