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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.97, 6,302.54 and 2,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.97, 6,302.54 and 2,773.84 is: 3,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.97 : 6,302.54 = 2,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.97/6,302.54 = 2,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.97x = 6,302.54 × 2,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.97x = 17,482,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,482,252.37/4,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.98

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