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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.83, 6,281.33 and 2,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.83, 6,281.33 and 2,783.92 is: 3,842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.83 : 6,281.33 = 2,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.83/6,281.33 = 2,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.83x = 6,281.33 × 2,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.83x = 17,486,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486,688.81/4,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.53

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