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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.08, 6,271.41 and 2,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.08, 6,271.41 and 2,775.31 is: 3,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.08 : 6,271.41 = 2,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.08/6,271.41 = 2,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.08x = 6,271.41 × 2,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.08x = 17,405,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,106.89/4,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.28

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