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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.68, 6,283.53 and 2,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.68, 6,283.53 and 2,874.90 is: 3,967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.68 : 6,283.53 = 2,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.68/6,283.53 = 2,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.68x = 6,283.53 × 2,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.68x = 18,064,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,520.40/4,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.89

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