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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.23, 6,253.41 and 2,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.23, 6,253.41 and 2,830.33 is: 3,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.23 : 6,253.41 = 2,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.23/6,253.41 = 2,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.23x = 6,253.41 × 2,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.23x = 17,699,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,218.20/4,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.78

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