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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.08, 6,270.03 and 2,774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.08, 6,270.03 and 2,774.31 is: 3,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.08 : 6,270.03 = 2,774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.08/6,270.03 = 2,774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.08x = 6,270.03 × 2,774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.08x = 17,395,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,395,006.93/4,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.90

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