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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.42, 6,282.21 and 2,872.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.42, 6,282.21 and 2,872.89 is: 3,962.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.42 : 6,282.21 = 2,872.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.42/6,282.21 = 2,872.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.42x = 6,282.21 × 2,872.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.42x = 18,048,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048,098.29/4,554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.77

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