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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.63, 6,406.83 and 2,883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.63, 6,406.83 and 2,883.51 is: 4,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.63 : 6,406.83 = 2,883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.63/6,406.83 = 2,883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.63x = 6,406.83 × 2,883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.63x = 18,474,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474,158.37/4,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.80

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