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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.68, 6,296.06 and 2,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.68, 6,296.06 and 2,771.14 is: 3,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.68 : 6,296.06 = 2,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.68/6,296.06 = 2,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.68x = 6,296.06 × 2,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.68x = 17,447,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,447,278.51/4,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.91

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