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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.83, 6,282.71 and 2,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.83, 6,282.71 and 2,784.92 is: 3,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.83 : 6,282.71 = 2,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.83/6,282.71 = 2,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.83x = 6,282.71 × 2,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.83x = 17,496,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496,844.73/4,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.91

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