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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.73, 6,271.54 and 2,776.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.73, 6,271.54 and 2,776.82 is: 3,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.73 : 6,271.54 = 2,776.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.73/6,271.54 = 2,776.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.73x = 6,271.54 × 2,776.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.73x = 17,414,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,937.70/4,543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.74

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