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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,548.05, 6,277.96 and 2,870.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,548.05, 6,277.96 and 2,870.55 is: 3,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,548.05 : 6,277.96 = 2,870.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,548.05/6,277.96 = 2,870.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,548.05x = 6,277.96 × 2,870.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,548.05x = 18,021,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,178.12/4,548.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.40

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