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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.39, 6,285.76 and 2,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.39, 6,285.76 and 2,762.16 is: 3,812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.39 : 6,285.76 = 2,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.39/6,285.76 = 2,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.39x = 6,285.76 × 2,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.39x = 17,362,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,274.84/4,554.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.21

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