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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.48, 6,281.64 and 2,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.48, 6,281.64 and 2,894.48 is: 3,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.48 : 6,281.64 = 2,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.48/6,281.64 = 2,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.48x = 6,281.64 × 2,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.48x = 18,182,081.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182,081.35/4,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.64

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