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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.68, 6,281.91 and 2,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.68, 6,281.91 and 2,871.18 is: 3,961.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.68 : 6,281.91 = 2,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.68/6,281.91 = 2,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.68x = 6,281.91 × 2,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.68x = 18,036,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,494.35/4,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.73

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