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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.71, 6,301.11 and 2,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.71, 6,301.11 and 2,774.71 is: 3,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.71 : 6,301.11 = 2,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.71/6,301.11 = 2,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.71x = 6,301.11 × 2,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.71x = 17,483,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,747.58/4,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.69

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