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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.31, 6,283.83 and 2,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.31, 6,283.83 and 2,785.27 is: 3,842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.31 : 6,283.83 = 2,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.31/6,283.83 = 2,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.31x = 6,283.83 × 2,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.31x = 17,502,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,163.18/4,554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.99

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