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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,552.95, 6,283.26 and 2,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,552.95, 6,283.26 and 2,784 is: 3,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,552.95 : 6,283.26 = 2,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,552.95/6,283.26 = 2,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,552.95x = 6,283.26 × 2,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,552.95x = 17,492,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492,595.84/4,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.04

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