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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.72, 6,511.86 and 2,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.72, 6,511.86 and 2,883.28 is: 4,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.72 : 6,511.86 = 2,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.72/6,511.86 = 2,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.72x = 6,511.86 × 2,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.72x = 18,775,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,515.70/4,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.48

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