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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.97, 6,299.64 and 2,771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.97, 6,299.64 and 2,771.83 is: 3,825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.97 : 6,299.64 = 2,771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.97/6,299.64 = 2,771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.97x = 6,299.64 × 2,771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.97x = 17,461,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,531.14/4,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.11

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