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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.84, 6,281.76 and 2,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.84, 6,281.76 and 2,783.80 is: 3,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.84 : 6,281.76 = 2,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.84/6,281.76 = 2,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.84x = 6,281.76 × 2,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.84x = 17,487,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,163.49/4,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.94

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