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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.49, 6,295.14 and 2,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.49, 6,295.14 and 2,769.14 is: 3,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.49 : 6,295.14 = 2,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.49/6,295.14 = 2,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.49x = 6,295.14 × 2,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.49x = 17,432,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432,123.98/4,561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.59

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