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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,531.84, 6,255.50 and 2,856.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,531.84, 6,255.50 and 2,856.07 is: 3,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,531.84 : 6,255.50 = 2,856.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,531.84/6,255.50 = 2,856.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,531.84x = 6,255.50 × 2,856.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,531.84x = 17,866,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,145.89/4,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.36

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