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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.67, 6,282.93 and 2,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.67, 6,282.93 and 2,783.75 is: 3,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.67 : 6,282.93 = 2,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.67/6,282.93 = 2,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.67x = 6,282.93 × 2,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.67x = 17,490,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,106.39/4,552.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.73

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