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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.05, 6,277.86 and 2,757.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.05, 6,277.86 and 2,757.11 is: 3,804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.05 : 6,277.86 = 2,757.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.05/6,277.86 = 2,757.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.05x = 6,277.86 × 2,757.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.05x = 17,308,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,719.20/4,549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.91

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