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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.36, 6,300.43 and 2,772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.36, 6,300.43 and 2,772.86 is: 3,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.36 : 6,300.43 = 2,772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.36/6,300.43 = 2,772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.36x = 6,300.43 × 2,772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.36x = 17,470,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470,171.90/4,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.68

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