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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.97, 6,281.95 and 2,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.97, 6,281.95 and 2,762.02 is: 3,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.97 : 6,281.95 = 2,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.97/6,281.95 = 2,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.97x = 6,281.95 × 2,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.97x = 17,350,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,350,871.54/4,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.22

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