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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.14, 6,284.81 and 2,761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.14, 6,284.81 and 2,761.61 is: 3,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.14 : 6,284.81 = 2,761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.14/6,284.81 = 2,761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.14x = 6,284.81 × 2,761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.14x = 17,356,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,180.34/4,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.08

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