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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.49, 6,266.67 and 2,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.49, 6,266.67 and 2,773.85 is: 3,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.49 : 6,266.67 = 2,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.49/6,266.67 = 2,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.49x = 6,266.67 × 2,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.49x = 17,382,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,760.84/4,543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.86

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