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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.75, 6,269.54 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.75, 6,269.54 and 2,773.28 is: 3,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.75 : 6,269.54 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.75/6,269.54 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.75x = 6,269.54 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.75x = 17,387,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,387,191.70/4,544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.77

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