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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.84, 6,254.12 and 2,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.84, 6,254.12 and 2,855.07 is: 3,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.84 : 6,254.12 = 2,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.84/6,254.12 = 2,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.84x = 6,254.12 × 2,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.84x = 17,855,936.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,936.11/4,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.98

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