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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.76, 6,275.22 and 2,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.76, 6,275.22 and 2,780 is: 3,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.76 : 6,275.22 = 2,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.76/6,275.22 = 2,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.76x = 6,275.22 × 2,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.76x = 17,445,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,111.60/4,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.14

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