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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.54, 6,277.08 and 2,779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.54, 6,277.08 and 2,779.86 is: 3,836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.54 : 6,277.08 = 2,779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.54/6,277.08 = 2,779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.54x = 6,277.08 × 2,779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.54x = 17,449,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,403.61/4,548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.26

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