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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.57, 6,143.36 and 2,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.57, 6,143.36 and 2,881.66 is: 3,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.57 : 6,143.36 = 2,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.57/6,143.36 = 2,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.57x = 6,143.36 × 2,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.57x = 17,703,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,074.78/4,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.03

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