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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,540.10, 6,262.97 and 2,858.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,540.10, 6,262.97 and 2,858.31 is: 3,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,540.10 : 6,262.97 = 2,858.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,540.10/6,262.97 = 2,858.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,540.10x = 6,262.97 × 2,858.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,540.10x = 17,901,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,495.49/4,540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.98

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