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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.96, 6,251.72 and 2,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.96, 6,251.72 and 2,874 is: 3,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.96 : 6,251.72 = 2,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.96/6,251.72 = 2,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.96x = 6,251.72 × 2,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.96x = 17,967,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,443.28/4,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.48

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