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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,543.88, 6,271.67 and 2,776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,543.88, 6,271.67 and 2,776.97 is: 3,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,543.88 : 6,271.67 = 2,776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,543.88/6,271.67 = 2,776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,543.88x = 6,271.67 × 2,776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,543.88x = 17,416,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,262.06/4,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.91

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