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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557, 6,290.28 and 2,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557, 6,290.28 and 2,694 is: 3,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557 : 6,290.28 = 2,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557/6,290.28 = 2,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557x = 6,290.28 × 2,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557x = 16,946,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946,014.32/4,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.68

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