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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.36, 6,301.81 and 2,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.36, 6,301.81 and 2,773.86 is: 3,828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.36 : 6,301.81 = 2,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.36/6,301.81 = 2,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.36x = 6,301.81 × 2,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.36x = 17,480,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,338.69/4,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.07

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