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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.73, 6,274.96 and 2,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.73, 6,274.96 and 2,779.52 is: 3,836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.73 : 6,274.96 = 2,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.73/6,274.96 = 2,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.73x = 6,274.96 × 2,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.73x = 17,441,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,441,345.44/4,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.02

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