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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.27, 6,148.34 and 2,863.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.27, 6,148.34 and 2,863.38 is: 3,949.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.27 : 6,148.34 = 2,863.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.27/6,148.34 = 2,863.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.27x = 6,148.34 × 2,863.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.27x = 17,605,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605,033.79/4,457.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.73

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