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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.92, 6,272.91 and 2,777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.92, 6,272.91 and 2,777.15 is: 3,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.92 : 6,272.91 = 2,777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.92/6,272.91 = 2,777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.92x = 6,272.91 × 2,777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.92x = 17,420,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,827.69/4,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.19

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