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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.44, 6,271.86 and 2,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.44, 6,271.86 and 2,774.97 is: 3,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.44 : 6,271.86 = 2,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.44/6,271.86 = 2,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.44x = 6,271.86 × 2,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.44x = 17,404,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,233.75/4,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.10

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