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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.51, 6,274.66 and 2,779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.51, 6,274.66 and 2,779.30 is: 3,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.51 : 6,274.66 = 2,779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.51/6,274.66 = 2,779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.51x = 6,274.66 × 2,779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.51x = 17,439,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439,162.54/4,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.73

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