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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,546.99, 6,272.81 and 2,778.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,546.99, 6,272.81 and 2,778.27 is: 3,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,546.99 : 6,272.81 = 2,778.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,546.99/6,272.81 = 2,778.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,546.99x = 6,272.81 × 2,778.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,546.99x = 17,427,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427,514.58/4,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.76

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