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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.96, 6,280.02 and 2,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.96, 6,280.02 and 2,893 is: 3,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.96 : 6,280.02 = 2,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.96/6,280.02 = 2,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.96x = 6,280.02 × 2,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.96x = 18,168,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,097.86/4,549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.02

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