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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.95, 6,274.61 and 2,755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.95, 6,274.61 and 2,755.97 is: 3,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.95 : 6,274.61 = 2,755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.95/6,274.61 = 2,755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.95x = 6,274.61 × 2,755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.95x = 17,292,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,676.43/4,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.30

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