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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.14, 6,286.19 and 2,762.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.14, 6,286.19 and 2,762.61 is: 3,812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.14 : 6,286.19 = 2,762.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.14/6,286.19 = 2,762.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.14x = 6,286.19 × 2,762.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.14x = 17,366,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,366,291.36/4,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.46

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