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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.97, 6,280.58 and 2,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.97, 6,280.58 and 2,761.02 is: 3,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.97 : 6,280.58 = 2,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.97/6,280.58 = 2,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.97x = 6,280.58 × 2,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.97x = 17,340,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,793.19/4,553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.84

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