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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.68, 6,271.91 and 2,776.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.68, 6,271.91 and 2,776.64 is: 3,831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.68 : 6,271.91 = 2,776.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.68/6,271.91 = 2,776.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.68x = 6,271.91 × 2,776.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.68x = 17,414,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,801.35/4,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.07

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