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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.36, 6,283.44 and 2,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.36, 6,283.44 and 2,784 is: 3,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.36 : 6,283.44 = 2,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.36/6,283.44 = 2,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.36x = 6,283.44 × 2,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.36x = 17,493,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,096.96/4,551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.49

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