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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.04, 6,272.22 and 2,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.04, 6,272.22 and 2,682.04 is: 3,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.04 : 6,272.22 = 2,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.04/6,272.22 = 2,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.04x = 6,272.22 × 2,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.04x = 16,822,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,822,344.93/4,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.25

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