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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.67, 6,272.12 and 2,777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.67, 6,272.12 and 2,777.45 is: 3,833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.67 : 6,272.12 = 2,777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.67/6,272.12 = 2,777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.67x = 6,272.12 × 2,777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.67x = 17,420,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,485.81/4,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.17

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