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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.27, 6,296.76 and 2,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.27, 6,296.76 and 2,770.14 is: 3,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.27 : 6,296.76 = 2,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.27/6,296.76 = 2,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.27x = 6,296.76 × 2,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.27x = 17,442,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,906.75/4,562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.30

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