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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.28, 6,283.49 and 2,874.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.28, 6,283.49 and 2,874.66 is: 3,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.28 : 6,283.49 = 2,874.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.28/6,283.49 = 2,874.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.28x = 6,283.49 × 2,874.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.28x = 18,062,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,882.99/4,550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.62

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