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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,553.42, 6,280.83 and 2,871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,553.42, 6,280.83 and 2,871.89 is: 3,961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,553.42 : 6,280.83 = 2,871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,553.42/6,280.83 = 2,871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,553.42x = 6,280.83 × 2,871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,553.42x = 18,037,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,852.87/4,553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.39

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