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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.64, 6,304.96 and 2,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.64, 6,304.96 and 2,775.14 is: 3,830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.64 : 6,304.96 = 2,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.64/6,304.96 = 2,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.64x = 6,304.96 × 2,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.64x = 17,497,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,146.69/4,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.68

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