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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.89, 6,266.06 and 2,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.89, 6,266.06 and 2,775.36 is: 3,828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.89 : 6,266.06 = 2,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.89/6,266.06 = 2,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.89x = 6,266.06 × 2,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.89x = 17,390,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390,592.31/4,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.09

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