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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.01, 6,288.40 and 2,786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.01, 6,288.40 and 2,786.19 is: 3,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.01 : 6,288.40 = 2,786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.01/6,288.40 = 2,786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.01x = 6,288.40 × 2,786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.01x = 17,520,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,677.20/4,554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.31

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