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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.48, 6,280.26 and 2,893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.48, 6,280.26 and 2,893.48 is: 3,994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.48 : 6,280.26 = 2,893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.48/6,280.26 = 2,893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.48x = 6,280.26 × 2,893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.48x = 18,171,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,806.70/4,549.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.26

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