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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.50, 6,282.99 and 2,783.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.50, 6,282.99 and 2,783.02 is: 3,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.50 : 6,282.99 = 2,783.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.50/6,282.99 = 2,783.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.50x = 6,282.99 × 2,783.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.50x = 17,485,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485,686.83/4,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.21

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