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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.50, 6,271.74 and 2,777.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.50, 6,271.74 and 2,777.08 is: 3,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.50 : 6,271.74 = 2,777.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.50/6,271.74 = 2,777.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.50x = 6,271.74 × 2,777.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.50x = 17,417,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417,123.72/4,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.57

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