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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.74, 6,266.34 and 2,776.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.74, 6,266.34 and 2,776.16 is: 3,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.74 : 6,266.34 = 2,776.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.74/6,266.34 = 2,776.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.74x = 6,266.34 × 2,776.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.74x = 17,396,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396,331.12/4,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.96

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