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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.08, 6,186.97 and 2,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.08, 6,186.97 and 2,803.30 is: 3,870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.08 : 6,186.97 = 2,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.08/6,186.97 = 2,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.08x = 6,186.97 × 2,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.08x = 17,343,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,933.00/4,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.48

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