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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.56, 6,298.35 and 2,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.56, 6,298.35 and 2,771.94 is: 3,825.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.56 : 6,298.35 = 2,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.56/6,298.35 = 2,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.56x = 6,298.35 × 2,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.56x = 17,458,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,648.30/4,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.67

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