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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.57, 6,283.40 and 2,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.57, 6,283.40 and 2,783.74 is: 3,842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.57 : 6,283.40 = 2,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.57/6,283.40 = 2,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.57x = 6,283.40 × 2,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.57x = 17,491,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,351.92/4,551.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.93

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