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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.69, 6,273.45 and 2,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.69, 6,273.45 and 2,865.76 is: 3,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.69 : 6,273.45 = 2,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.69/6,273.45 = 2,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.69x = 6,273.45 × 2,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.69x = 17,978,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,204.98/4,544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.87

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