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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.32, 6,301.97 and 2,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.32, 6,301.97 and 2,773.39 is: 3,827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.32 : 6,301.97 = 2,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.32/6,301.97 = 2,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.32x = 6,301.97 × 2,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.32x = 17,477,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477,775.20/4,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.54

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