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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,534.03, 6,251.88 and 2,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,534.03, 6,251.88 and 2,853.38 is: 3,934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,534.03 : 6,251.88 = 2,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,534.03/6,251.88 = 2,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,534.03x = 6,251.88 × 2,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,534.03x = 17,838,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838,958.10/4,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.46

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