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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.65, 6,280.36 and 2,783.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.65, 6,280.36 and 2,783.43 is: 3,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.65 : 6,280.36 = 2,783.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.65/6,280.36 = 2,783.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.65x = 6,280.36 × 2,783.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.65x = 17,480,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,935.48/4,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.42

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